Assistive Technology for Cognition

<p>Assistive technology for cognition is technology which can be used to enable enhance or extend cognitive function. This book systematically examines how cutting-edge digital technologies can assist the cognitive function of people with cognitive impairments with the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation. Technologies are reviewed which direct attention remind recognize prompt and generally guide people through activities of daily living. </p><p>Written by experts in neuropsychology and technology development <i>Assistive Technology for Cognition </i>provides a comprehensive<i> </i>overview of<i> </i>the efficacy of technologies to assist people with brain impairments. Based on the list provided by the International Classification of Function each chapter covers a different cognitive function; namely attention memory affect perception executive function language numeracy sequencing and navigation onto which existing and future assistive technologies for cognition are mapped. This structure provides in-depth research in an accessible way and will allow practitioners to move from an assessment of cognitive deficits to the prescription of an appropriate assistive technology for cognition. The chapters also make suggestions for future developments.</p><p>Assistive Technology for Cognition will be of great interest to clinicians and researchers working in brain injury rehabilitation technology developers and also to students in clinical psychology neuropsychology and allied health disciplines.</p>