Enabling computer access: Introduction to the test of mouse proficiency

OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 111-118

  Lane, Alison ^a   Ziviani, Jenny ^b  

^a ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Children; Human computer interface; Occupational therapy; Technology

Indexed keywords

CHILD; COMPUTER; COMPUTER PROGRAM; GAME; HUMAN; HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION; MOTOR CONTROL; MOTOR PERFORMANCE; OCCUPATION; REVIEW; SEX DIFFERENCE; SKILL; TASK PERFORMANCE; TECHNOLOGY; VALIDATION PROCESS; VISUOMOTOR COORDINATION;

EID: 0036626380     PISSN: 15394492     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/153944920202200304     Document Type: Review

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