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Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983

Michael M. Behrman

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Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael M. Behrman

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The gentle hum of a computer fills the room, keys clicking softly as new worlds open for kids who learn in special ways. Imagine machines helping with reading, writing, and even talking, making big challenges feel a little smaller every day. This is just the start of how technology is changing learning for everyone.

Themes

Education Of Exceptional ChildrenScience & NatureTechnologyNonfiction

Quick Assessment

This book compiles a series of papers from a 1983 conference discussing the early use of microcomputers in special education. It covers topics such as computer literacy, behavior management, teacher training, and assistive technologies, aimed at improving educational outcomes for exceptional children. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides historical perspectives on educational technology without content concerns for this age group.

Why we rated Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983 11C

Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 217 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983 explores education of exceptional children, science & nature, technology, and nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about education of exceptional children, science & nature, technology.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

217 pages
ISBN
9780865861497
Pages
217
Publisher
Council Exceptional Children
Published
December 1983
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Computer-Aided InstructionEducation Of Exceptional Children