Evidence-Based Assessment Framework for Assistive Technology

Susan A. Zapf is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional with 27 years of experience working with the pediatric population in both private practice and school-based settings. She received her undergraduate degree in Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies from the University of Minnesota and her Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Master of Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation Technology degrees (MA) from Texas Woman’s University. In April 2012, she graduated from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pediatric Science. Dr. Zapf’s research emphasis is on assistive technology assessment and outcome effectiveness. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through AOTA, certified in the Sensory Integration Praxis Test, and certified through RESNA as an Assistive Technology Professional. She is the primary author of the MATCH-ACES Assistive Technology Assessment and The Service Animal Adaptive Intervention Assessment. Dr. Zapf has presented throughout the United States and internationally on assistive technology assessment and implementation. She has also presented on sensory strategies in occupational therapy, and service dogs and animal-assisted therapy. As an occupational therapist, she is passionate about helping children and their families develop skills to reach their full potential and she believes that occupational therapy and assistive technology can be powerful interventions to assist in this process.

0. Introduction. 1. The MPT and MATCH Framework. 2. The Matching Person and Technology Assessment Process and Measures. 3. The MATCH-ACES Assessment Process and Measures. 4. The MPT and MATCH-ACES Align with the WHO’s ICF and GATE Missions. 5. Matching Assistive Technology and Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of Ireland: Using the Matching Person & Technology Assessment Process. 6. The Matching Person & Technology Application in Spain. 7. The Italian Adaptation of the MATCH Assessment. 8. The Matching Person and Technology Model Application in Israel. 9. MPT Use in Paralympic Sports in Brazil. 10. Applying the Matching Person and Technology Model to Promote Academic Achievement and Career Success for Postsecondary Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries. 11. Assistive Technology Outcomes in Cognitive Rehab. 12. Assessing MPT Outcomes and the Person’s Realization of the Benefit from the Use of Technology. 13. Training the Service Providers.