Assistive technology evaluation expertise when matching high-technology devices to students identified with specific learning disabilities

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dc.contributor.advisorPemberton, Janeen_US
dc.contributor.advisorHaynes-Smith, Heatheren_US
dc.contributor.authorSousa, Lisa Thompsonen_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMarshall, David
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWiebe, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-10T19:19:04Z
dc.date.available2014-12-10T19:19:04Z
dc.date.issued2013-01-01en_US
dc.description.abstractRates of use associated with assistive technology by individuals with specific learning disabilities were compared to rates associated with low incidence disabilities. To address disproportionate practices for specific learning disabilities, four constructs (combined dependent variables) were created: (1) knowledge of specific learning disabilities, (2) knowledge of computerized devices, (3) expertise in assessment for computerized assistive technology devices with specific learning disabilities, and (4) frequency of consideration. Based on the constructs, a survey was piloted and distributed online to professionals involved with assistive technology decisions. Participants were separated into four groups typically found in IEP meetings: (1) related service providers (2) special education specialists, (3) general education instructional specialists (4) education technology specialists. The level of self-reported knowledge, expertise, and frequency were analyzed and described by comparing the groups. A fifth independent variable, collaboration, was created and compared among the constructs using ANOVA and significant findings were found regarding level of collaboration in relation to the four constructs associated with assessment of computerized assistive technology when paired with specific learning disabilities.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11274/3685
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherTexas Woman's Universityen_US
dc.subjectEducational technologyen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectAssessmenten_US
dc.subjectAssistive technologyen_US
dc.subjectComputeren_US
dc.subjectComputerized Instructionen_US
dc.subjectLearning disabilitiesen_US
dc.titleAssistive technology evaluation expertise when matching high-technology devices to students identified with specific learning disabilitiesen_US
dc.typeDissertationen_US

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