{"id":202,"date":"2020-01-08T16:08:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T16:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maryfreebed-rebrand.local\/?post_type=services&p=202"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:52:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:52:52","slug":"assistive-technology","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/services\/assistive-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistive Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":18,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"tags":[],"modal_window":[17,405,16],"class_list":["post-202","services","type-services","status-publish","hentry","modal_window-home-conditions-services","modal_window-kids-nav-conditions-and-services","modal_window-kids-conditions-services"],"acf":{"kids_branding":true,"title_override":"","individual_page_toggle":true,"body_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"center_callout","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content":"

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What is Assistive Technology? <\/span><\/h2>\r\nAssistive technology includes devices, equipment, software and customized tools that help children accomplish tasks that may otherwise be difficult due to injury, illness, disability or developmental delays. AT can be as simple as a communication board or as advanced as an eye-gaze computer that allows a child to speak using their eyes. From adaptive devices to augmentative communication tools, our specialists help kids communicate, learn and participate more independently. What matters most is not the technology itself, but how it enhances a child\u2019s daily life and supports their goals.\r\n\r\nBecause no two children are alike, AT plans at Mary Free Bed Kids are highly individualized. Our specialists select and customize tools based on the child\u2019s strengths, preferences, sensory needs, motor abilities, learning style and communication goals."}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_left_and_image_right","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image_fit":"cover","image_zoom":false,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"

Empowering Kids Through Assistive Technology<\/span><\/h2>\r\nAssistive\u00a0<\/span>technology<\/span>\u00a0(AT) empowers children to communicate, learn,\u00a0<\/span>explore<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>participate<\/span>\u00a0in everyday activities with greater confidence and independence. At Mary Free Bed Kids, our pediatric rehabilitation experts believe that every child deserves a voice and a way to interact with the world\u2014no matter their diagnosis, mobility\u00a0<\/span>level<\/span>\u00a0or communication challenges. Through innovative technology, personalized\u00a0<\/span>evaluation<\/span>\u00a0and compassionate support, we help children gain the tools they need to thrive at home,\u00a0<\/span>school<\/span>\u00a0and in their communities.<\/span>"},"image":106702},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content_editor":"

Who We Support<\/span><\/h2>\r\nOur team works with children who experience a wide range of physical, cognitive, developmental and communication challenges, including:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Brain injuries, including concussions, traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke\r\n\u2022 Cerebral palsy<\/a> and other movement disorders\r\n\u2022 Spinal cord injuries<\/a>\r\n\u2022 Neuromuscular conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth\r\n(CMT) disease and muscular dystrophy\r\n\u2022 Genetic or congenital conditions that affect motor control or speech\r\n\u2022 Autism spectrum disorder<\/a> and related communication differences\r\n\u2022 Developmental delays and intellectual disabilities\r\n\u2022 Rett syndrome or other conditions that limit expressive communication\r\n\u2022 Conditions that impact fine motor skills, vision or access to technology\r\n\r\nIf a child struggles to communicate their needs, participate in school or interact independently with their environment, assistive technology may be an important part of their care.\r\n

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Comprehensive Assistive Technology Services<\/h2>\r\nAt Mary Free Bed Kids, we offer a full continuum of assistive technology services designed to grow alongside the child\u2019s abilities. Our multidisciplinary team includes occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and certified assistive technology professionals who collaborate to deliver seamless care.\r\n

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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)<\/h2>\r\nCommunication is essential for learning, social connection and emotional expression. For children who have limited or no verbal speech or require support to meet their expressive or receptive language needs, our AAC program helps them develop a reliable, functional way to communicate.\r\n\r\nWe provide evaluation, device trials, customization and ongoing training for tools such as:\r\n