Proceedings of the National Conference on the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education, Hartford, Ct, March 10-12,1983
Michael M. Behrman
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
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
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 — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780865861497
- Pages
- 217
- Publisher
- Council Exceptional Children
- Published
- December 1983
- Type
- Nonfiction