Handbook of Research on Human Cognition and Assistive Technology: Design, Accessibility and Transdisciplinary Perspectives (Handbook of Research On...)

With the unprecedented advancements in computing power coupled with the societal movement towards inclusive settings, there is no better time than today to strive for assistive technology equity in terms of universal implementation within a transdisciplinary perspective. The Handbook of Research on Human Cognition and Assistive Technology: Design, Accessibility and Transdisciplinary Perspectives marks a critical milestone in the history of implementation and practice of assistive technology. The intent of this book is to assist researchers, practitioners, and the users of assistive technology to augment the accessibility of assistive technology by implementing human cognition into its design and practice. Consequently, this book presents assistive technology as an intervention for people with disabilities from a transdisciplinary perspective. Title ......Page 2 List of Reviewers......Page 4 List of Contributors......Page 5 Table of Contents......Page 7 Detailed Table of Contents......Page 12 Foreword......Page 21 Preface......Page 22 Acknowledgment......Page 24 Human Cognition in the Design of Assistive Technology for Those with Learning Disabilities......Page 26 Managing Cognitive Load in the Design of Assistive Technology for Those with Learning Disabilities......Page 46 Multimedia Design of Assistive Technology for Those with Learning Disabilities......Page 68 Investigating Assistive Technologies using Computers to Simulate Basic Curriculum for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments......Page 86 Social Orthotics for Youth with ASD to Learn in a Collaborative 3D VLE......Page 101 Cognition Meets Assistive Technology: Insights from Load Theory of Selective Attention......Page 121 Cognitive Load and Disorientation Issues in Hypermedia as Assistive Technology......Page 134 Multi-Sensory Environments and Augmentative Communication Tools......Page 146 Using Software to Deliver Language Intervention in Inclusionary Settings......Page 157 Switch Technologies......Page 182 Point-and-Chat®: Instant Messaging for AAC Users......Page 194 Assistive Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students......Page 201 A Longitudinal Case Study on the Use of Assistive Technology to Support Cognitive Processes across Formal and Informal Educational Settings......Page 217 Impact of Text-to-Speech Software on Access to Print: A Longitudinal Study......Page 224 Measure It, Monitor It: Tools for Monitoring Implementation of Text-to-Speech Software......Page 245 Evaluating Systemic Assistive Technology Needs......Page 264 Developing Electronic Portfolios......Page 276 Assistive Technology Solutions for Individuals with Learning Problems: Conducting Assessments Using the Functional Evaluation for Assistive Technology (FEAT)......Page 289 Improving Assistive Technology Training in Teacher Education Programs: The Iowa Model......Page 311 Effects of Assistive Technologies Combined with Desktop Virtual Reality in Instructional Procedures (1)......Page 324 Effects of Assistive Technologies Combined with Desktop Virtual Reality in Instructional Procedures (2)......Page 331 Response to Intervention: Assistive Technologies which can Help Teachers with Intervention Programming and Assessment......Page 338 Assistive Technology for Teacher Education: From Research to Curriculum......Page 350 Supporting Early Childhood Outcomes through Assistive Technology......Page 364 Assistive Technology’s Past, Present and Future......Page 385 Digital Inequity: Understanding the Divide as it Relates to Culture and Disability......Page 399 Cognition and Learning......Page 413 Compilation of References......Page 426 About the Contributors......Page 468 Index......Page 476 With the unprecedented advancements in computing power coupled with the societal movement towards inclusive settings, there is no better time than today to strive for assistive technology equity in terms of universal implementation within a transdisciplinary perspective. This handbook marks a critical milestone in the history of implementation and practice of assistive technology. The intent of the book is to assist researchers, practitioners, and the users of assistive technology to augment the accessibility of assistive technology by implementing human cognition into its design and practice. Consequently, it presents assistive technology as an intervention for people with disabilities from a transdisciplinary perspective 'The intent of this book is to assist researchers, practitioners, and the users of assistive technology to augment the accessibility of assistive technology by implementing human cognition into its design and practice'--Provided by publisher.