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| Hourcade, Jack J. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedParette, Howard P., Jr. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1997
Explains and supports the policy statement on assistive technology devices and services approved by the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The need for the identification of appropriate assistive technology devices and services subsequent to examination of factors across multiple…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedParette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1996
This article stresses the importance of family involvement in the assistive technology assessment process and offers a model which considers such issues as expenditures/funding for technology, travel practices and transportation, and satisfaction with services being provided. Other issues discussed include the need to clarify professional…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Technology
Download full textParette, Howard P., Jr. – 1996
This paper addresses considerations inherent in the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) decision-making process which are important for teachers and related services personnel who participate on Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams for students with disabilities. Specific dimensions discussed include characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Decision Making
Parette, Howard P., Jr. – 1995
This review of the literature on assistive technology (AT) assessment strategies for infants and toddlers focuses on taking cultural differences into account while developing individualized family service plans. Topics covered include current practices and issues, including the value of a team approach and the need to consider child factors, AT…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cultural Influences, Decision Making, Delivery Systems
Peer reviewedParette, Howard P., Jr.; Hourcade, Jack J. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 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…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Disabilities
Parette, Howard P., Jr. – 1994
This study examined the assessment and prescriptive practices used in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) efforts throughout the country. Project Directors (N=50) of projects funded under the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act were surveyed. The survey instrument was designed to assess Project…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Developmental Disabilities
