About Us
Tots-N-Tech began as a research institute to carry out various studies to identify the prevalence and use of Assistive Technology (AT) with infants and toddlers. Over a 5 year period, T-N-T conducted numerous national studies with states, providers, and families to identify the how AT was used, the types of devices used, and the timing of use. T-N-T also studied successful states to identify what characteristics supported families and providers in their use of AT with infants and toddlers and developed a self-assessment instrument for states, programs, and agencies to use to identify areas in which to place resources or activities in order to optimize AT use with infants and toddlers.
Over 25 studies provided the basis for a comprehensive understanding of AT and of the types of assistance that would be helpful for states, communities, agencies, and EI providers and families in order to ensure that AT was used as early as possible as an intervention to increase children’s participation in family activities and routines. T-N-T is continuing its research emphasis but now working with states to measure the outcomes of various types of professional development and other supports used to increase the use of AT in Part C programs nationally. T-N-T also provides technical assistance to states, providers, and families to help support them in enhancing children’s participation in activities and routines.
Child and Family Studies Research Programs
Thomas Jefferson University (TJU)
Jeanne Wilcox, Ph. D. (ASU Co-Director)
Infant Child Research Programs
Arizona State University (ASU)
Over 25 studies provided the basis for a comprehensive understanding of AT and of the types of assistance that would be helpful for states, communities, agencies, and EI providers and families in order to ensure that AT was used as early as possible as an intervention to increase children’s participation in family activities and routines. T-N-T is continuing its research emphasis but now working with states to measure the outcomes of various types of professional development and other supports used to increase the use of AT in Part C programs nationally. T-N-T also provides technical assistance to states, providers, and families to help support them in enhancing children’s participation in activities and routines.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Philippa Campbell- Ph. D. (TJU Co-Director)Child and Family Studies Research Programs
Thomas Jefferson University (TJU)
Jeanne Wilcox, Ph. D. (ASU Co-Director)
Infant Child Research Programs
Arizona State University (ASU)
