Abstract

In recent years effective instruction in reading for learners with physical and educational disabilities has received great attention in the schools. However, instruction in the corollary skill of writing has received considerably less emphasis. This review paper notes that through the use of assistive technology, students with a variety of physical and educational disabilities can learn to effectively (a) plan and organize their writing, (b) draft and transcribe their work, and (c) edit and revise their narrative and expository writing. (Contains 1 table.)

Citation

Peterson-Karlan, G., Hourcade, J.J. & Parette, P. (2008). A Review of Assistive Technology and Writing Skills for Students with Physical and Educational Disabilities. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 26(2), 13-32. Retrieved February 2, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/102889/.

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Keywords

• assistive technology
• Computer Software
• educational technology
• Expository Writing
• learning disabilities
• Narration
• Physical Disabilities
• Physical Education
• Revision (Written Composition)
• Story Grammar
• Technology Uses in Education
• Writing (Composition)
• Writing Instruction
• Writing Processes
• Writing skills