Thursday, March 26, 2015

Ch. 10 Pros and Cons


1)    Apply the human activity assistive technology model to help identify appropriate assistive technologies for individuals with cognitive disabilities

There are so many pros to this approach because it solve situations that deals with memory, attention, information processing and problem solving. Perception is the most important factor because it involves how our sensory systems identify what is in the outside world.

2)    Identify cognitive skills that underlie functional performance for persons with cognitive disabilities

They would be identified as perception, attention, memory, orientation, knowledge of presentation,  problem solving and language. All of these skills are very important because it aides the person to help function day to day.

3)    Understand what cognitive faculties are commonly compromised in specific disorders

     Because each person is different the severity of the injury is different. Some people faces severe visual neglect, apraxia, language problems, perceptual deficits, attention disorders and memory problems. Some people have mild cognitive disorders and then some can be very severe.  If there is a gap between the skills required to complete a task and the skills that the individual need.         

4)    Understand the role of assistive technologies in aiding cognitive function

Time management plays a huge role in the understanding process. Some devices are identified to make sure the individual has met all needs.

5)    Identify and describe some of the assistive technologies that are currently available to assist individuals with cognitive impairments

You have cognitive prosthesis which is  an entire system of hardware or software   and personal assistance that is individualized to meet specific needs. Quality , casual patterns, space, quality and time is very important.

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