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1864/2011 - The use of assistive technology in the daily activities of children with disabilities
A utilização de Tecnologia Assistiva na vida cotidiana de crianças com deficiência

Author:

• Renata Cristina Bertolozzi Varela - Varela, R.C.B. - São Paulo, SP - Universidade de São Paulo - <renatacbv@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Fátima Corrêa Oliver - Oliver, F.C. - Universidade de São Paulo - <fcoliver@usp.br>

Thematic Area:

Políticas em Saúde

Abstract:

The study aims to understand the use of assistive technology in everyday life of children with disabilities, basing on the concept of everyday life as a space for expression of particularity and generality of individuals. It was developed from documentary research of medical records, application of a form, observation of daily activities of children and their families and semistructured interview. Five children were studied, representatives in age, sex, diagnosis and use of technological resources, who were attended at the primary health care in São Paulo. Resources are used in homes, schools and other environments and their use is influenced by family and social relations and by the possibility of accessing products and services. It was found out that the everyday activities and the use of resources are organized according to the time, space, ways in which children and, mainly, their caregivers act, showing the presence of pragmatism, economism and spontaneity typical of everyday life. The results raised elements that can guide the practice of professionals working with assistive technology and can contribute to enable the appraisal of granting equipments in the Unified Health System.

Keywords:

self-help devices daily activities children with disabilities social inclusion health public policy

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Varela, R.C.B., Oliver, F.C.. The use of assistive technology in the daily activities of children with disabilities. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/Mar). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/the-use-of-assistive-technology-in-the-daily-activities-of-children-with-disabilities/9740?id=9740&id=9740



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