title: A custom-made head pointer for children.
abstract: Severely physically disabled adults and children may be able to use a head pointer to access an augmentative communication system or to participate in activities. This paper describes how to make and fit a thermoplastic head pointer and how to train a child to use it.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7255.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Jewell
mesh_terms: D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D004867:Equipment Design; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012656:Self-Help Devices