Stasolla Fabrizio. Assistive Technologies for Assessment and Recovery of Neurological Impairments

IGI Global, 2022. — 420 p. — ISBN: 9781799874300.People with neurological disorders may experience significant problems, isolation, detachment, and passivity while dealing with environmental requests. They constantly rely on caregivers and family assistance, which can create negative outcomes on their quality of life. An emerging way to overcome these issues is assistive technology-based interventions (AT). AT-based programs are designed to fill the gap between human/individual capacities or skills and environmental requests. These technologies can also bring about independence and self-determination and provide people with neurological disorders an active role, positive participation, and enhanced status in being able to achieve functional daily activities by reducing the roles of their families and caregivers. The positive impacts of this technology are an important area of research, and its usage for neurological disorders is critical for the assessment and recovery of patients. Assistive Technologies for Assessment and Recovery of Neurological Impairments explores the use of AT-based programs for promoting independence and self-determination of individuals with neurological disorders. The chapters discuss AT-based interventions in detail with the specific technologies that are being used, the positive effects on patients, and evidence-based practices. This book also focuses on specific technologies such as virtual reality (VR) setups and augmented reality (AR) as valid ecological environments for patients that ensure methodological control and behavioral tracking for both assessment and rehabilitation purposes. This book is essential for occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, neurologists, caregivers, psychologists, practitioners, medical professionals, medical technologists, IT consultants, academicians, and students interested in assistive technology interventions for people with neurological impairments.Autism Spectrum Disorders
Assistive Technologies for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Assistive Technology to Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Assistive Technologies and Design for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Selective.
Special and Complex Needs
Interactive Computer Play in the Pursuit of Gait Optimization for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Home, Video Games, and Motivation.
Instructional Strategies for People With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: Overview of Approaches and Two Case Studies.
New Technologies to Support Adaptive Responding in Children and Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Assistive Technology to Promote Adaptive Skills in Children and Adolescents With Rett Syndrome: A Selective Review.
Family-Centered Telehealth Supporting Motor Skills and Activity in Individuals With Rett Syndrome.
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Assistive Technology for Promoting the Independence and the Quality of Life in Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease: A Selective Review.
Assistive Technology-Based Programs and Telerehabilitation Strategies to Support Adaptive Responding of Individuals With Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Using Virtual Reality for Assessment and Rehabilitation of AD and MCI Patients: A Selective Overview.
Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke.
Cognitive Performance in Immersive Environments After Acquired Brain Injury.
The Use of Assistive Technology as a Tool for Family Support and Recovery Post-Acquired Brain Injury.
Low Cost, User-Controlled Peroneal Stimulator for Foot Drop in Patients With Stroke: An Experiment in Indian Rehabilitation Set-Up.
Motor Recovery in Stroke Rehabilitation Supported by Robot-Assisted Therapy.