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ERIC Number: EJ653714
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
What Should We Expect of Assistive Technology?: Being Sensitive to Family Goals.
Parette, Phil; McMahan, Gale A.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v35 n1 p56-61 Sep-Oct 2002
Presented in a question-and-answer format, this article examines family concerns, goals, and expectations related to students' use of assistive technology. A chart shows possible goals, potential positive outcomes, potential negative outcomes, and possible responses of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Four case studies illustrate family assistive technology concerns. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Case Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Family Problems, Individualized Education Programs, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Parent School Relationship, Teamwork
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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