Assistive Technology

&Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Lorrie GarciaDecember 2012

Level 1Physiological Needs

Food Air

Water

Level 2Safety Needs

SafeSecure

Free from turmoil

Level 3Belonging and Love

Needs

LoveAffection

Acceptance

FACELAND "Schools" are based on

the hypothesis that some children will build skill in facial

recognition of emotion.

Promotes clue acquisition via repetition

Check for understanding

Combined clues for “part to whole” learning

Incorporates photos, mirror mimic sessions, and varied interaction in the instruction

Level 4Esteem Needs

Self-EsteemRespect

Confidence

Level 5Actualization Needs

SatisfactionTrue Happiness

Self-AwarenessContenment

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