Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development from Childhood into Adulthood

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development from Childhood into Adulthood

Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development emphasizes the role of thinking in a child's learning process, suggesting that children are naturally curious about their environment. His approach to development is discontinuous, proposing that cognitive abilities progress through distinct stages, each with unique characteristics. Central to Piaget's theory is schemata—mental structures that allow individuals to understand and interpret the world.
Schemata: Building Blocks of Knowledge

Nature and Nurture

Nature and Nurture

Many human characteristics, like height, are shaped by both nature—in other words, by our genes—and by nurture, or our environment. For example, chronic stress during childhood inhibits the production of growth hormones and consequently reduces bone growth and height. Scientists estimate that 70-90% of variation in height is due to genetic differences among individuals, and 10-30% of variation in height is due to differences in the environments that individuals experience,...

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology explores the changes and continuities in human abilities throughout life, encompassing physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social dimensions. Human development is not restricted to growth, but includes aspects of decline, particularly in physical abilities as individuals age. Developmental psychologists seek to understand how people change as they age and how their mental and social skills evolve.Developmental MilestonesA key concept in developmental psychology is...

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning that manifest during the developmental period. This condition encompasses challenges in reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and learning, accompanied by impairments in everyday life skills, such as communication, self-care, and social interactions. Intellectual disability affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, impacting an estimated 5...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Accessibility to digital technology: Virtual barriers, real opportunities.

Assistive technology : the official journal of RESNA·2021

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 8, 2025

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

Childhood and Assistive Technology: Growing with opportunity, developing with technology.

Fernando H F Botelho¹

¹UNICEF - Disability Section, Programme Group, New York, New York, USA.

Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA

|December 24, 2021

Summary

Access to assistive technology is crucial for children with disabilities, enabling participation and quality of life. Lack of access, however, creates lifelong exclusion from essential services and opportunities.

Keywords:

accessible environments affordability and availability of assistive technology fitting referrals repairs stigma and discrimination training

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Published on: August 16, 2024

Quantified Assessment of Infant's Gross Motor Abilities Using a Multisensor Wearable

Quantified Assessment of Infant's Gross Motor Abilities Using a Multisensor Wearable

Published on: May 17, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 8, 2025

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Published on: August 16, 2024

Quantified Assessment of Infant's Gross Motor Abilities Using a Multisensor Wearable

Quantified Assessment of Infant's Gross Motor Abilities Using a Multisensor Wearable

Published on: May 17, 2024

Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Engineering
Disability Studies
Pediatric Health Technology

Background:

Assistive technology (AT) is vital for children with disabilities, supporting communication, mobility, and daily activities.
Access to AT enhances quality of life and integration into education, social life, and family.
Inadequate AT access leads to exclusion from services, impacting lifelong civic participation and employment.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical role of assistive technology in the development and participation of children with disabilities.
To identify systemic barriers preventing equitable access to assistive technology for children with disabilities.
To emphasize the need for a rights-based, systemic approach to AT provision for children.

Main Methods:

Literature review on assistive technology access for children with disabilities.
Analysis of barriers based on international conventions (CRC, CRPD).
Examination of environmental, policy, product, and personnel-related obstacles.

Main Results:

Lack of awareness, policy support, appropriate products, and trained personnel are significant barriers.
Environmental and cultural factors further impede AT access.
Children's growth necessitates frequent AT adjustments, posing unique challenges.

Conclusions:

Systemic approaches are required to ensure children with disabilities have access to necessary assistive technology.
Addressing awareness, policy, product design, and service provision is crucial.
Children's specific needs, including growth-related changes, must be considered in AT provision.