Assistive Technology: Principles and Applications for Communication Disorders and Special Education
- ISBN-10
- 1780522959
- ISBN-13
- 9781780522951
- Series
- Assistive Technology
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 575
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-10-06
- Publisher
- BRILL
- Author
- Oliver Wendt
Description
Provides readers with knowledge of practical applications, theoretical models, services and evidence-based solutions in the areas of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This book equips practicing clinicians, educators and students with the necessary background to use AT and AAC with their clients.
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