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Systematic review of studies promoting the use of assistive technology devices by young children with disabilities

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Findings from a meta-analysis of studies investigating the use of five different assistive technology devices (switch interfaces, powered mobility, computers, augmentative communication, weighted/pressure vests) with young children with disabilities are reported. One hundred and nine studies including 1342 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers were the focus of analysis. Results showed that the use of all the assistive technology devices except weighted and pressure vests were related to improvements in child outcomes regardless of type of child disability or severity of child intellectual delay. The importance of the use of evidence-based training methods for promoting practitioners' and parents' use of assistive technology is described. (author abstract)
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Literature Review

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