The scope of this study is to understand the use of assistive technology in the everyday life of children with disabilities, based 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 semi-structured interviews. Five children were studied, representatives in age, sex, diagnosis and use of technological resources, who were attended in primary healthcare units in São Paulo. The 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 established 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, economy and spontaneity typical of everyday life. The results revealed elements that can guide the practice of professionals working with assistive technology and can contribute to enable the appraisal of providing equipment in the Unified Health System.
A utilização de Tecnologia Assistiva na vida cotidiana de crianças com deficiênciaThe use of assistive technology in the daily activities of children with disabilities
AGRADECIMENTOSSão muitas as pessoas a quem preciso agradecer.Algumas colaboraram diretamente com a realização deste trabalho.Outras me auxiliaram na tarefa de desempenhar tantos papéis -pesquisadora, terapeuta, esposa, mãe, filha, amiga -e me ajudaram a organizar meu próprio cotidiano.Agradeço à minha orientadora, Profa. Dra. Fátima Corrêa Oliver, pela dedicação, pela confiança e pelo incentivo ao longo deste percurso.
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