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The Role of Applied Cognitive Technology and Assistive Technology in Supporting the Adaptive Behavior of People with Intellectual Disability

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Adaptive Behavior Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Access to and use of technology has become a necessity to participate fully in most societies. This chapter examines the access and use of technology by people with intellectual disability. The chapter discusses assistive technology and applied cognitive technology and barriers to both kinds of technology. Issues of universal design and cognitive access that facilitate access and use are discussed. Then, the chapter discusses how technology can support people with intellectual disability to enhance adaptive behavior and full participation in community living and access, employment, recreation and leisure, and social and communication domains.

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  1. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

    Michael L. Wehmeyer

  2. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA

    Shea Tanis

  3. AbleLink Smart Living Technologies, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

    Daniel K. Davies & Steven E. Stock

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Wehmeyer, M.L., Tanis, S., Davies, D.K., Stock, S.E. (2021). The Role of Applied Cognitive Technology and Assistive Technology in Supporting the Adaptive Behavior of People with Intellectual Disability. In: Lang, R., Sturmey, P. (eds) Adaptive Behavior Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66441-1_9

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