Learning Through Interaction (1996): Technology and Children with Multiple Disabilities

by Nick Bozic (Editor), Heather Murdoch (Editor)

Overview

Published in 1996, this book is written for teachers and other professionals who work with children with multiple disabilities. It explores and suggests ways of working with different forms of technology such as microcomputers, communications aids, multi-sensory equipment, mobility aids, and others, with children who have more than one disability. In keeping with the general aims on this book, much attention is focused on the practitioner’s role in the successful use of technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138551404
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/21/2019
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Heather Murdoch, Nick Bozic

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements iv

List of contributors v

Foreword Harry Daniels vii

1 Introduction Nick Bozic Heather Murdoch 1

Part 1 Working with microcomputers

2 Joint activities and early functional communication Nick Bozic Chris Sherlock 13

3 Developing information technology competencies Tina Detheridge 28

4 The development of early tactile reading skills Graeme Douglas Jean Dickens 41

5 Optimizing the use of sensory information Michael Tobin 56

Part 2 Learning in technological environments

6 Social interaction in multi-sensory environments Sheila Glenn Cliff Cunningham Alison Shorrock 66

7 Developing competencies in multi-sensory rooms Richard Hirstwood Clive Smith 83

8 Developing a concept of control Leighton Reed Christopher Addis 92

9 Integrating the use of technology with other activities Trevor Watts 106

Part 3 Technology as personal tool

10 Voice Output Communication Aids Sally Millar Stuart Aitken 116

11 Augmentative communication Dithe Fisher Clive Thursfield 132

12 The experience of mobility Paul Nisbet 143

References 159

Author index 167

Subject index 169