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Cyber Children: What Parents Need to Know
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Roberts, Kevin J. – Exceptional Parent, 2010
Parents need to be aware of the dangers and the opportunities the cyber world offers. Video games are being used in the classroom. Commerce is increasingly taking place online and computers are indispensable in the workplace. A cyber-oriented child possesses some great advantages. The author urges parents to become experts in the cyber world so…
Descriptors: Video Games, Internet, Parents, Teaching Methods
Tele-Intervention: The Wave of the Future Fits Families' Lives Today
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Behl, Diane D.; Houston, K. Todd; Guthrie, W. Spencer; Guthrie, Nancy K. – Exceptional Parent, 2010
This article provides information on providing early intervention services virtually using distance communication technologies. It describes "tele-intervention," a new method of providing services to children and their families, and how it is used in a family with a deaf child. Tele-intervention has proven to be a viable service delivery model for…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Hearing Impairments, Deafness, Speech Language Pathology
Computer Games: Every Child Can Play.
Trieschmann, Mary – Exceptional Parent, 1987
COMPUPLAY, a program of the National Lekotek Center (Illinois) for handicapped children (ages 2-14) emphasizes the value of parent/child play activities using computers and provides computer support and resources to parents and professionals. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Parent Child Relationship
The National Special Education Alliance: One Year Later.
Green, Peter – Exceptional Parent, 1988
The National Special Education Alliance (a national network of local computer resource centers associated with Apple Computer, Inc.) consists, one year after formation, of 24 non-profit support centers staffed largely by volunteers. The NSEA now reaches more than 1000 disabled computer users each month and more growth in the future is expected.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Program Implementation
National Special Education Alliance.
Pressman, Harvey – Exceptional Parent, 1987
The article describes the National Special Education Alliance, a network of parent-led organizations seeking to speed the delivery of computer technology to the disabled. Discussed are program origins, starting a local center, charter members of the alliance, benefits of Alliance membership, and the Alliance's relationship with Apple computer. (DB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs, Disabilities
Become an Informed Technology Consumer.
Elting, Susan; And Others – Exceptional Parent, 1988
The article for parents and teachers of nonverbal children describes information sources identified by the Center for Special Education Technology including general print information as well as information on school and community services, technology use with specific disabilities, software and hardware, assistive devices, and funding sources. (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Community Services, Computer Uses in Education
Assistive Technology: A Student's Right.
Exceptional Parent, 1992
This introduction to assistive technology for students with disabilities covers use of devices in positioning, computer access, environmental control, augmentative communication, assistive listening, visual aids, computer-based instruction, mobility, self-care aids, and aids for physical education. Five resources for information about assistive…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education