Computer-Assisted and Web-Based Innovations in Psychology, Special Education, and Health

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Synopsis
Computer-Assisted and Web-Based Innovations in Psychology, Special Education, and Health examines the rapid evolution of technology among educational, behavioral healthcare, and human services professionals from a multidisciplinary perspective. Section I of the book focuses on Technology for Monitoring, Assessment, and Evaluation, featuring chapters about behavioral, affective, and physiological monitoring, actigraphy measurement of exercise and physical activity, technological applications for individuals with learning disabilities/ADHD, and data analysis and graphing. In Section II, Technology for Intervention, the chapters address telehealth technologies for evidence-based psychotherapy, virtual reality therapy, substance use and addictions, and video modeling. The emphasis of Section III is Technology for Special Education, with chapters on computer-based instruction, alternative and augmentative communication, and assistive technologies. Finally, Section IV considers Technology for Training, Supervision, and Practice, specifically web-sourced training and supervision, legal, regulatory, and ethical issues with telehealth modalities, and emerging systems for clinical practice. Computer-Assisted and Web-Based Innovations is a primary resource for educating students, advising professionals about recommended practices, accelerating procedural innovations, and directing research. - Reviews thoroughly the extant literature - Categorizes the most salient areas of research and practice - Comments on future inquiry and application given current technological trends - Cites appropriate product information and related websites
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
408 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780128021095
Related ISBNs:
9780128020753
Publisher:
Academic Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Elsevier Science & Technology
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Psychology, Education
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
James K. Luiselli
Edited by:
Aaron J. Fischer

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