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Résumé du livre

• Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) framework locates assistive technology within common, everyday contexts for more relevant application.
• Focus on clinical application guides application of concepts to real-world situations.
• Study questions and chapter summaries in each chapter help assessment of understanding and identification of areas where more study is needed.
• Coverage of changing AT needs throughout the lifespan emphasizes how AT fits into people's lives and contributes to their full participation in society.
• Principles and practice of assistive technology provide the foundation for effective reasoning.
• Ethical issues content provides vital information to guide AT service delivery.
• Explicit applications of the HAAT model in each of the chapters on specific technologies and more emphasis on the interactions among the elements make content even easier to understand.

• New! Thoroughly updated chapters to reflect current technology and practice.
• New! Expanded discussion on assistive robotics and smart technologies.
• New! Review of global initiatives on Assistive Technology.
• New! Updated art program with 30+ new photos and illustrations.
• New! Updated case studies to reflect changes in technology and practice since last edition.