1. explain how using assistive technology can promote healthy emotional and social development. discuss how you think young children and teens may be affected and how the affects may extend into adult life

There are multiple advantages to using assistive technology. On an Emotional factor, it builds up the self-confidence of children w/ disability; they will be to do more and will be able to reach their full potential and makes them more independent. On a Social development factor, it helps them to be able to communicate, express and relate to people. This gives them the opportunity to be able to socialize and be part of the society. Highlighting these advantages, as a kid with disability, I think he/she will be able to achieve his goals in life as he grows old as he/she will be able to attend regular education and will be able to cope on how to handle his/her daily life. He/she will not be left out in her teen years as she is able to communicate with people with ease using the AT. And as an adult he will be more independent on managing his daily life.