Gebundenes Buch

Evidence-Based Assessment Framework for Assistive Technology

The MPT and MATCH-ACES Assessments

Herausgeber: Zapf, Susan A.

Beschreibung

The primary focus of this book is to educate the reader on the Matching Person and Technology model and assessment process that will guide the reader on consumer-centered assistive technology assessment and outcome measures designed to be used for individual of all ages and all types of disabilities.

Autor

Susan A. Zapf is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional with 27 years of experience working with the pediatric population in both private practice and school-based settings. She received her undergraduate degree in Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies from the University of Minnesota and her Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Master of Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation Technology degrees (MA) from Texas Woman's University. In April 2012, she graduated from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pediatric Science. Dr. Zapf's research emphasis is on assistive technology assessment and outcome effectiveness. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through AOTA, certified in the Sensory Integration Praxis Test, and certified through RESNA as an Assistive Technology Professional. She is the primary author of the MATCH-ACES Assistive Technology Assessment and The Service Animal Adaptive Intervention Assessment. Dr. Zapf has presented throughout the United States and internationally on assistive technology assessment and implementation. She has also presented on sensory strategies in occupational therapy, and service dogs and animal-assisted therapy. As an occupational therapist, she is passionate about helping children and their families develop skills to reach their full potential and she believes that occupational therapy and assistive technology can be powerful interventions to assist in this process.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 575g
• ISBN-13: 9780367461089
• ISBN-10: 0367461080
• Artikelnr.: 67515370