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Parette, Howard P.; Peterson-Karlan, George R. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2007
This article discusses an evolving understanding of the relationship of assistive technology (AT) to student achievement. Clarifying the compensatory nature of AT and its role in creating a "floor of opportunity" for students with disabilities, the authors then emphasize the importance of AT for access to and productivity within both the life…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Academic Achievement, Developmental Disabilities, Educational Technology
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Starr, Elizabeth M.; Foy, Janis B.; Cramer, Kenneth M.; Singh, Henareet – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
Parents of 209 children (162 males and 46 females) with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome or learning disabilities ranging in age from 4 to 21 years were surveyed about their perceptions of the education of their children. Items on the survey were categorized into 7 areas: school personnel's knowledge about the disability, best practices,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Down Syndrome, School Personnel, Learning Disabilities