Author Question: Research shows that assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities learn ... (Read 106 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Research shows that assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities learn valuable skills. What skill areas might be improved in young children by using computers and special software?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How does prematurity differ from low birthweight?

What will be an ideal response?

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Young children may improve in the following areas:

social skills including sharing and taking turns
communication skills
attention span
fine and gross motor skills
self confidence and independence

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Answer to Question 2

Students should recognize that a fetus may develop in utero and reach full term but may be a low birthweight baby because of biological risk conditions, such as maternal alcohol use. A significantly premature baby is likely to have low birthweight. Students might mention the average length of gestation (40 weeks), the length considered premature (37 weeks), and the weight at which a baby is low birthweight (less than 5 pounds).