Andrich R, Gower V, Milo A,
Albert, age 23: autonomy in writing and communicating
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Gnocchi - Banca Dati dei Casi di Studio
Abstract: Alberto is a young man with a complex clinical situation. During the rehabilitation program at our center we worked at meeting his main needs related to mobility, writing, communication and..
Year of publication: 2015
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: March 2016

Castellano G
Alessio, 33 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with spastic quadriplegia.
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Alessio is a young man aged 33 with severe spastic quadriplegia, expressive aphasia, nystagmus, as results of a perinatal damage. This study aims to document the path of Alessio and of team of..
Year of publication: 2006
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Ciot C
Pietro, age 7, motor disability: improving independence in communication
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Pietro is 6 years old and he is affected by dystonic quadriplegia and impaired upper limb functionality; he can articulate just a few words, but shows a good level of comprehension. This paper..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005

Rescigno L
Elena, 15 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with an outcome of severe head injury
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: This paper presents the story of a 15 years old girl that one day, apparently similar to another, going out of school has a car accident. The awakening after the four long, agonizing days in a coma..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Restano Magazzini L
Nazzareno, 52 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with ALS
Editorial data: Portale SIVA FondazioneDon Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Nazzareno is a man aged 52 that in 2004 was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. In 2006 he started using a PEG, and since 2007 is tracheostomized and has undergone invasive mechanical..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Andrich R
Communication devices for people with disabilities
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: The article contains a detailed introduction to communication aids and describes the main types of assistive devices that allow communication, writing and environmental control.
Year of publication: 2006
Type of document: Not published
Last update: May 2013

Pigini L
Assistive technology products and accessibility solutions for mobile devices
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Ausili per l'Autonomia e la Partecipazione". Associazione La Nostra Famiglia IRCCS E.Medea
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) The lesson presents the solutions available on the market to allow people with disabilities to use so-called "mobile devices" (ie smart phones and..
Year of publication: 2019
Type of document: Lectures
Last update: September 2019

Rivarola A
Introduction to Aumentative and Alternative Communication
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Temporary or permanent absence of oral language hinders interpersonal exchanges and reduces chances of social participation. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps overcome..
Year of publication: 2017
Type of document: Lectures
Last update: March 2018

Salatino C
Communication assistive technologies
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Perfezionamento "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Università Cattolica e Fondazione Don Gnocchi
Abstract: (text automatically translated from Italian) Lesson in slides that describes to characteristics and modality of I use of the technical assistive devices to support of the persons with..
Year of publication: 2018
Type of document: Lectures
Last update: March 2018

Salatino C
Laboratory - Configuration of communication AT
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: The lesson explores communication devices and software and their configurability. The concepts of modality of access and output of the communicators is deepened. The categories of hardware and..
Year of publication: 2018
Type of document: Lectures
Last update: March 2018