Case Studies

This case study was completed in the late 1990's, and took a look inside classrooms at specific students and their needs for Assistive Technology. The findings in this small study provides evidence for the need for further research but also the importance of AT in the classroom. After reviewing, complete your answer in the Blog.

Further Case Studies

1. Julie is a student in senior high school. She wears glasses and yet still has difficulty seeing. She usually cannot read worksheets or textbooks due to the size of the font. Julie actively participates in class and excels at oral activities.

2. Daniel is a student in elementary school. He has mild cerebral palsy and minor mobility challenges. Daniel has difficulty holding a pencil and as such, his handwriting is nearly illegible.

3. Laura is a student in junior high school and has a learning disability related to auditory processing difficulties and oral language delays. She has difficulty reading and her writing skills are weak, as is her vocabulary.