Selected Bibliography of Articles and Books
on Assistive Technology

• AT - General
• AT - Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children
• AT and Diversity Issues
• AT and Family Involvement
• AT and Funding Issues
• AT and IEP/IFSP Development
• AT and Inclusion
• AT Policy
• AT and Quality Assurance

AT - General

• Blackhurst, A. E. (2001). A Functional Approach to the Delivery of Assistive Technology Services. Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky, National Assistive Technology Research Institute.
• Brady, R. T., Long, T. M., Richards, J., & Vallin T. (2008). Assistive technology curriculum structure and content in professional preparation service provider training programs. Journal of Allied Health, 36(4), 183-192. Abstract available.
• Consortium for Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs. (2003, December). Promoting Assistive Technology in an Outcome Driven Model of Service Delivery (PDF: 170kb) , Consortium Brief #13.
• Hess, J., Gutierrez, A. M., Peters, J. & Cerreta, A. (2005). Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology. Washington, DC: Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD).
• McFassel, L. (2006). IDEA 2004’s Impact on AT Applications in Schools. DATI, 14(4).
• Raskind. M. (2006). E-ssential Guide: A Parent's Guide to Assistive Technology. San Mateo, CA: Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation.

AT - Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children

• Alliance. (2002). Assistive Technology for Infants and Young Children (PDF: 24kb) . Minneapolis, MN: PACER Center.
• Campbel, P., Milbourne, S., Dugan, L., & Wilcox, M. (2006). A review of evidence on practices for teaching young children to use assistive technology devices. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(1), 3-13.
• Campbell, P., Milbourne, S., & Wilcox, M.(2004). Survey of Part C Coordinators and Assistive Technology, (PDF: 172kb) , Research Brief, 1 (4). Tots n Tech Research Institute.
• Campbell, P., Wilcox, M., Millborne, S., & Bacon, C. (2004). Report of Technology Act Project Director’s Survey (PDF: 116kb) , Research Brief, 1 (1). Tots n Tech Research Institute.
• DesJardin, J., Eisenberg, L., & Hodapp, R. (2006). Sound beginnings: Supporting families of young deaf children with cochlear implants. Infants & Young Children, 19(3), 179-189.
• Dugan, L., Campbell, P., & Wilcox, M. (2006). Making decisions about assistive technology with infants and toddlers. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(1), 25-32.
• Dugan, L. Millborne, S. Campbell, P., & Wilcox, M. (2004). Evidence Based Practice in Assistive Technology, (PDF: 371kb) , Research Brief, 1(5). Tots n Tech Research Institute.
• Family Center on Technology and Disability. (2005, March). AT Supports for Young Children: Transcript of an Online Discussion with Susan Mistrett and Lisa Johnson. Retrieved September 1, 2006.
• Family Center on Technology and Disability. (2007, March). Newsletter on Assistive Technology and Early Childhood Education. Retrieved April 2, 2007.
• Lane, S. J. & Mistrett, S. (2002). Let's Play! Assistive Technology Interventions for Play. Young Exceptional Children; v5 n2 p19-27.
• Lesar, S. (1998). Use of Assistive Technology with Young Children with Disabilities: Current Status and Training Needs. Journal of Early Intervention. v21 n2 p146-59.
• Long, T., Huang, L., Woodbridge, M., Woolverton, M., & Minkel, J. (2003). Integrating assistive technology into an outcome-driven model of service delivery. Infants & Young Children, 16(4), 272-283.
• Mintz, Barbara. (1998). Young Children with AAC Needs. Bangor, ME: University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion.
• Moore, H., & Wilcox, M. (2006). Characteristics of early intervention practitioners and their confidence in the use of assistive technology. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(1), 15-23.
• Mistrett, S., Ruffino, A., Lane, S., Robinson, L., Reed, P., & Milbourne, S. (2006). Supports for Young Children: TAM Technology FAN (PDF: 1159kb) . Buffalo, NY: University at Buffalo, Let's Play! Project
• Pierce, P. (ed.) (n.d.). Baby Power: A Guide For Families For Using Assistive Technology With Their Infants and Toddlers. Chapel Hill, NC: The Center for Literacy and Disabilities Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• RESNA Technical Assistance Project. (2000, July). Update On The Use Of Assistive Technology Among Infants And Toddlers. Arlington, VA: Author.
• Sadao, K., Robinson, N., & Grant-Cooper, D. (2007). It's All About Access: Getting the Word Out About Assistive Technology in Early Intervention. Closing the Gap, 25(6), 1, 9-11.
• Sawyer, B., Milbourne, S., Dugan, L., & Campbell, P. (2005). Report of assistive technology training for providers and families of children in early intervention, (PDF: 74kb) , Research Brief, 5(1). Tots n Tech Research Institute.
• Weintraub, H., Bacon, C., and Wilcox, M.(2004). AT and Young Children: Confidence, Experience and Education of Early Intervention Providers, (PDF: 306kb) , Research Brief, 1(2). Tots n Tech Research Institute.
• Wilcox, M., Bacon, C., and Campbell, P.(2004). National Survey of Parents and Providers Using AT in Early Intervention, (PDF: 356kb) , Research Brief, 1(3). Tots n Tech Research Institute.
• Wilcox, M., Guimond, A., Campbell, P., & Moore, H. (2006). Provider perspectives on the use of assistive technology for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(1), 33-49.
• Wilcox, M., Norman-Murch, T., Oberstein, J. S., Volkmann, M. A., Wagner, D. K., Musselwhite, C. R., Malena, E. (1999). Assistive Technology and Early Childhood Education (PDF: 128kb) . Tempe, AZ: Arizona State University.

AT and Diversity Issues

See our minibibliography on Assistive Technology and Diversity Issues - 2005 (PDF: 93kb)

AT and Family Involvement

• Hider, E. D. (2000). A Qualitative Study of the Child, Family and Professional Factors That Influence the Use of Assistive Technology in Early Intervention. (ED439872). In: Capitalizing on Leadership in Rural Special Education: Making a Difference for Children and Families. Conference Proceedings (Alexandria, VA, March 16-18, 2000).
• Judge, S. L. & Parette, Howard P. (1998). Assistive Technology for Young Children with Disabilities: A Guide to Family-Centered Services. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books.
• Parette, H. P. & Hourcade, J. J. (1997). Family Issues and Assistive Technology Needs: A Sampling of State Practices. Journal of Special Education Technology; v13 n3 p27-43.
• Parette, P., VanBiervliet, A. & Hourcade, J. J. (2000 ). Family-Centered Decision Making in Assistive Technology. Journal of Special Education Technology (JSET ejournal), 15(1), 45-55.
• Parette, P. & McMahan, G. A. (2002). What Should We Expect of Assistive Technology: Being Sensitive to Family Goals, Teaching Exceptional Children. v23, n1 (Sept./Oct 2002): 56-61. For more information go to: http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/eric/osep/newsbriefs/news32.html

AT and Funding Issues

See our minibibliography on Funding of Assistive Technology for Infants, Toddlers and Young Children with Disabilities - 2005 (PDF: 90kb)

AT and IEP/IFSP Development

• Chambers, A. C. (1997). Has Technology Been Considered? A Guide for IEP Teams. Reston, VA.: Council of Administrators of Special Education and Technology and Media Division of Council for Exceptional Children. [For ordering information go to: http://www.connsensebulletin.com/series.html]
• Lahm, E. A., Bell, J. K. & Blackhurst, A. E. (2000). University of Kentucky Assistive Technology Project's Toolkit. Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky Assistive Technology Project.
• Parette, H. P. & Murdick, N. L.(1998). Assistive Technology and IEPs for Young Children with Disabilities. Early Childhood Education Journal, 25(3), 193-98.
• Vermont Parent Information Center. (2001). Assistive Technology and the IEP. Burlington, VT: Author.
• Vermont Parent Information Center. (2001). Assistive Technology and the IFSP. (PDF: 51kb) . Burlington, VT: Author.

AT and Inclusion

• Family Center on Technology and Disability. (2005). AT and Inclusion: A Design for Better Learning.
• Gould, P., & J. Sullivan (1999). The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: Easy Ways To Adapt Learning Centers for All Children. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House, Inc.
• Johnston, S. S., McDonnell, A. P., Nelson, C., & Magnavito, A. (2003). Teaching Functional Communication Skills Using Augmentative And Alternative Communication In Inclusive Settings. Journal of Early Intervention, 25(4).
• Maushak, N. J., Kelley, P. & Blodgett, T. (2001). Preparing Teachers for the Inclusive Classroom: A Preliminary Study of Attitudes and Knowledge of Assistive Technology. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 9(3), 419-431.
• Sax, C., Pupian, I., & Fisher, D. (2003). Assistive Technology and Inclusion. Interwork Institute. San Diego State University Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices.
• Sheldon, K. (1996). Early Childhood Special Education. "Can I Play Too?" Adapting Common Classroom Activities for Young Children with Limited Motor Abilities. Early Childhood Education Journal, 24(2), 115-120.
• Williams, J. (2005). Adaptations & Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Washington, DC: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY).

AT Policy

• Bell, J. K. & Blackhurst, A. E. (2001). Assistive Technology Policy Checklist. Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky, National Assistive Technology Research Institute.
• Bell, J. K. & Blackhurst, A. E. (1996). Assistive Technology Policies of State Departments of Education: The Baseline Investigation. Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky, National Assistive Technology Research Institute.
• Golden, D. (1998). Assistive Technology in Special Education: Policy and Practice. Albuquerque, NM: Reston, VA: Council of Administrators of Special Education; Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
  [For ordering information go to:http://www.connsensebulletin.com/series.html]
• National Council on Disability. (2000, May). Federal Policy Barriers to Assistive Technology. Washington, DC: Author.

AT and Quality Assurance

• Hill, K., & Romich, B. (2001). AAC evidence-based clinical practice: A model for success. Edinboro, PA: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, AAC Institute.
• National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (1998). Recommended Competencies for Professional Staff Members in the Area of Assistive Technology. Alexandria, VA: Author.
• QIAT Consortium. (2005). Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services, 2005 (PDF: 73kb) .   Lexington, KY: Author.
• Wahl, L. (2002). Report on the Need for Assistive Technology Expertise in Education and the Creation of New Models (PDF: 103kb) . San Rafael, CA: Alliance for Technology Access.