Using Assistive Technology Tools to Support Learning in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom

Autor/inn/en	Lohmann, Marla J.; Hovey, Katrina A.; Gauvreau, Ariane N.; Higgins, Johanna P.
Titel	Using Assistive Technology Tools to Support Learning in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom
Quelle	In: Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 8 (2019) 2, (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2167-3454
Schlagwörter	Preschool Children; Students with Disabilities; Assistive Technology; Inclusion; Play; Technology Uses in Education; Communication Skills; Physical Mobility; Daily Living Skills; Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Psychomotor Skills + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Inklusion; Spiel; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Kommunikationsstil; Alltagsfertigkeit; Psychomotorische Aktivität
Abstract	For over a century, early childhood experts have discussed the importance of play for young children's growth and development. Play is critical for the development of young children as it increases learning (Barton, 2015), supports young children in gaining social and communication skills (Dennis & Stockall, 2015), and leads to social awareness and empathy skills (Brown, 2009). However, for young children with disabilities, accessing play and social interactions can prove to be challenging (Fallon & MacCobb, 2013). In order to support preschoolers with disabilities in learning through play, the authors recommend the use of assistive technologies (AT) for (a) communication, (b) mobility, and (c) independence. This article presents information about specific assistive technology devices and supports in each of these three areas. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01