Rehabilitation TechnologyThis volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their practical expertise. Each chapter provides sources--suggested readings and professional organizations--for further information on each topic. This volume will be useful in the future in giving professionals a method for seeing where new devices fit into the spectrum of assistive technology. |
Contents
Overview of Rehabilitation Technology | 1 |
Seating Systems The Therapist | 11 |
In Search of Power for the Pediatric Client | 47 |
A Developmental Approach to the | 69 |
Interfacing Switches Toys and Children | 80 |
Summary | 86 |
Computer Access | 93 |
Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics | 123 |
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