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Computer-based assistive technology device for use by children with physical disabilities: a cross-sectional study
Helene Lidström1, Lena Almqvist, Helena Hemmingsson
1Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. helene.lidstrom@ki.se
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of children with physical disabilities who used a computer-based ATD, and to examine characteristics differences in children and youths who do or do not use computer-based ATDs, as well as, investigate differences that might influence the satisfaction of those two groups of children and youths when computers are being used for in-school and outside school activities.
Method:
A cross-sectional survey about computer-based activities in and outside school (n = 287) and group comparisons.
Results:
The prevalence of using computer-based ATDs was about 44 % (n = 127) of the children in this sample. These children were less satisfied with their computer use in education and outside school activities than the children who did not use an ATD.
Conclusion:
Improved coordination of the usage of computer-based ATDs in school and in the home, including service and support, could increase the opportunities for children with physical disabilities who use computer-based ATDs to perform the computer activities they want, need and are expected to do in school and outside school.
