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Article| Volume 7, ISSUE 4, P237-245, August 1992

Young children with disabilities and assistive technology: The nurse's role on multidisciplinary technology teams

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      Abstract

      Considerations for the involvement of nurses in the provision of assistive technology in education and intervention settings as members of multidisciplinary teams are presented. Philosophical considerations when participating in these processes are discussed, followed by a delineation of factors important in the selection of appropriate technology. Recommendations are discussed that have practical implications for nursing professionals.
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