Therapeutic Technology, Accessibility and Environments 1

Catalog description

Demonstrates an understanding of assistive technology (AT) and adaptive equipment as an environmental intervention to preserve, augment or improve social, emotional, physical and academic well-being for persons in the early stages of the lifespan. Explores the use of equipment, assistive devices and therapeutic technology as a means to augment and/or adapt the environment to support occupational performance. Explores strategies that maximize participation in daily activities for young persons with varying limitations and disabilities and in multiple settings. Examines aspects of environment and person-environment interface in the selection, assessment and design/intervention to support occupational performance and participation in the early years of life.