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ERIC Number: EJ558211
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-6434
Family Issues and Assistive Technology Needs: A Sampling of State Practices.
Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Hourcade, Jack J.
Journal of Special Education Technology, v13 n3 p27-43 Sum 1997
A survey of 28 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H coordinators throughout the nation investigated current assessment practices used to prescribe augmentative and alternative communication devices for young children with disabilities. Few respondents reported that they provided training "to a great extent" in the uses of the devices for the child or family. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Disabilities, Early Intervention, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Family Role, National Surveys, Preschool Education, State Programs, Training Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H