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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Hourcade, Jack; Blum, Craig – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2011
Over the past decade, a wide array of instructional technology applications have found their way into early intervention settings. Of particular importance to young learners who evidence developmental delays or are at risk for school failure are those technologies with the potential to more effectively teach basic emergent literacy skills: (1)…
Descriptors: Animation, Early Intervention, Phonemic Awareness, Young Children
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Crowley, E. Paula; Wojcik, Brian W. – TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 2007
The academic and social demands of school and classroom environments place unique demands on students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Assistive technologies provide a resource that largely remains untapped in the management of behaviors. This article outlines four tips teachers may use as they select from an array of assistive…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Emotional Disturbances
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
The mercury switch is a simple device which allows severely handicapped students to easily turn on or off electrical devices. Directions and diagrams are given for construction of the switch, its uses, modification of toys to utilize the switch, and correcting problems with the switch or other adaptive equipment. (DB)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Hourcade, Jack J. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
Basic physical management strategies are described for teachers of orthopedically handicapped students. The importance of positioning is emphasized and basic considerations in transferring students from their wheelchairs are discussed. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Motion, Physical Disabilities, Physical Mobility
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Hourcade, Jack J.; Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Huer, Mary Blake – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Discusses cultural and family factors to consider when evaluating a student with disability for assistive technology devices, and the need to involve families in decisions about the uses of the devices. The need to be sensitive to family needs for acceptance and to be aware of cultural differences is discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
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Doelling, Jane; Bryde, Suzanne; Parette, Howard P., Jr. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Shows how teachers may use multidisciplinary, observational approaches to help students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other students succeed in school. The needs of students with TBI are described, and educational planning guidelines are presented. A chart illustrates the effects of TBI, student needs, and teaching strategies. (CR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Head Injuries
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1996
Suggestions are offered to teachers for obtaining minigrants from community resources other than the school in order to acquire assistive technology devices for students with disabilities. The approach involves the steps of obtaining information about potential donors, making contacts, and specifying benefits to the community and to the donor…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Donors, Elementary Secondary Education
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
As assistive devices for students with disabilities become more useful and less expensive, special educators participating on teams which evaluate and select appropriate technology must consider fundamental educational principles, student characteristics, and the characteristics of the technology. (A table lists annual assistive technology…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1994
This article reviews federal legislation affecting technology service delivery for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Suggestions are provided for working with families to ensure that needed technology and related services can be obtained. Suggestions include determining appropriate technology, identifying funding sources, documenting needs,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Federal Legislation