Aided communication intervention before assessment: a case study of a child with cerebral palsy

Many students who use augmentative and alternative communication have severe forms of cerebral palsy which make it necessary to consider positioning as part of their communication intervention. This paper reviews the interrelated communication and positioning needs of these students, and then proposes the wheelchair as the primary position for use of a communication aid. Guidelines for good wheelchair positioning are presented.

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Assessing Mouse Alternatives to Access to Computer: A Case Study of a User With Cerebral Palsy

Assistive Technology ◽

10.1080/10400435.2013.792880 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 33-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Thais Pousada ◽

Javier Pareira ◽

Betania Groba ◽

Laura Nieto ◽

Alejandro Pazos

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy

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Microcomputer-based joint activities in communication intervention with visually impaired children: a case study

Child Language Teaching and Therapy ◽

10.1177/026565909501100109 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 91-105

Author(s):

Nick Bozic ◽

Linda Cooper ◽

Annette Etheridge ◽

Amanda Selby

Keyword(s):

Visually Impaired ◽

Communication Intervention ◽

Joint Activities ◽

Impaired Children ◽

Visually Impaired Children

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Living With Cerebral Palsy in Malaysia

Multicultural Counseling Applications for Improved Mental Healthcare Services - Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6073-9.ch009 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 150-167

Author(s):

Rajvin Kaur Randhawa ◽

Kiirtaara Aravindhan

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Support Systems ◽

Personal Case

The authors in this chapter highlights the reality of cerebral palsy in Malaysia. The chapter is a blend experiential account and factual details. The experiential fragment includes a personal case study, providing 32 years' worth of experience and first-hand details on the life of a cerebral palsy individual in Malaysia. The factual fragment provides researched information on the general reality of cerebral palsy in Malaysia, which includes regulations, existing services and support systems, ergonomics, awareness, and inclusion. This chapter also includes an interview with a fellow CP individual. The chapter ends with an interesting take-home message that aims to encourage and motivate those negatively affected.

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Living With Cerebral Palsy in Malaysia

10.4018/978-1-6684-3542-7.ch090 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 1726-1743

Author(s):

Rajvin Kaur Randhawa ◽

Kiirtaara Aravindhan

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Support Systems ◽

Personal Case

The authors in this chapter highlights the reality of cerebral palsy in Malaysia. The chapter is a blend experiential account and factual details. The experiential fragment includes a personal case study, providing 32 years' worth of experience and first-hand details on the life of a cerebral palsy individual in Malaysia. The factual fragment provides researched information on the general reality of cerebral palsy in Malaysia, which includes regulations, existing services and support systems, ergonomics, awareness, and inclusion. This chapter also includes an interview with a fellow CP individual. The chapter ends with an interesting take-home message that aims to encourage and motivate those negatively affected.

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