The present chapter deals with the role and the competencies of the psychologist in a center for technical aid. The lapse of the psychologist’s role in assistive technology (AT) assessment is probably due to the non-coding of personal factors in the ICF. In viewing the psychologist as the “specialist” on personal factors, the authors call for a revision of the ICF, so that in the biopsychosocial model, “psycho” does not continue as merely a prefix. The psychologist in a center for AT evaluation and provision has the goal of supporting the user’s request in the user-driven process, as well as acting as a mediator for users. The psychologist also acts to build a team spirit and enhance the relationship between the client and the home environment. Finally, an original study closes the chapter, focusing on the psychologists’ and professionals’ representations of disabled users and AT.
The Psychologist
Federici, Stefano
;Mazzeschi, Claudia;
2018
Abstract
The present chapter deals with the role and the competencies of the psychologist in a center for technical aid. The lapse of the psychologist’s role in assistive technology (AT) assessment is probably due to the non-coding of personal factors in the ICF. In viewing the psychologist as the “specialist” on personal factors, the authors call for a revision of the ICF, so that in the biopsychosocial model, “psycho” does not continue as merely a prefix. The psychologist in a center for AT evaluation and provision has the goal of supporting the user’s request in the user-driven process, as well as acting as a mediator for users. The psychologist also acts to build a team spirit and enhance the relationship between the client and the home environment. Finally, an original study closes the chapter, focusing on the psychologists’ and professionals’ representations of disabled users and AT.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
