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., Milbourne, S., & Wilcox, M. (2008). Adaptation interventions to promote participation in natural settings. Infants and Young Children, 21(2), 94 – 106.
- 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.
- Hutinger, P. L., Bell, C., & Daytner, G. (2006). Establishing and Maintaining an Early Childhood Emergent Literacy Technology Curriculum. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 39-54.
- Judge, S. (2006). Constructing an Assistive Technology Toolkit for Young Children: Views from the Field. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 17-24.
- 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
- National Center for Technology Innovation & Center for Implementing Technology in Education. (2006). Help for Young Learners: How To Choose AT?. Authors.
- 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.
- Ruffino, A. G., Mistrett, S. G., & Tomita, M. (2006). The Universal Design for Play Tool: Establishing Validity and Reliability. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 25-38.
- 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.
- Stremel, K. (2005). DEC Recommended Practices: Technology applications. In Sandall, S., Hemmeter, M. L., Smith, B. J., & McLean, N. (Eds.), DEC recommended practices: a comprehensive guide for practical application in early intervention/early childhood special education (pp.147-162). Longmont, CC: Sopris West.
- 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., Dugan, L. M., & Campbell, P. H. (2006). Recommended Practices and Parent Perspectives Regarding AT Use in Early Intervention. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 7-16.
- 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.
- Wissick, C. A., & Schweder, W. (2006). Assistive Technology Centers: Getting Technology into the Hands of Users. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 55-7.
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, 15(1), 45-55.
- 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.
- 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
- 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., Dugan, L. M., & Campbell, P. H. (2006). Recommended Practices and Parent Perspectives Regarding AT Use in Early Intervention. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 7-16.
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.
- Campbell, P., Milbourne, S., & Wilcox, M. (2008). Adaptation interventions to promote participation in natural settings. Infants and Young Children, 21(2), 94 – 106.
- 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.
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