- the possibilities for switch access are endless.
- all skills start with cause and effect.
- need a motivator, lots of repetition, and a power link (switch interface) to operate the switch.
- verbal cues are very important -- say exactly what you want to do.
- Occupational therapist and/or physical therapist has to be involved in the decision of which switch to purchase.
- Switches belong to one of two types: either simple (operated by touch) or speciality (ex. breath, eye movement, infrared).
- a switch is a mechanical device that opens and closes the connections in an electrical circuit.
- switches are used by anyone with a severe physical or cognitive impairment or a developmental delay.
- switches are used as a tool for access to opportunities that would previously have been denied.
- goals for choosing a switch include being independently mobile, able to communicate or perform a specific task. Other considerations include making the switch seamless, easy to locate, and easy to activate.
- criteria to consider when choosing switches include (1) position of the user, (2) movement pattern, (3) control site, and (4) types of switches.
- assistive technology products should be positioned in a viable position for the user to access or view them in order to help them reach their goal.
Even though the possibilities for switches are endless, the process and actual switch use is very individualized and thus, requires a lot of attention to detail for the recipient.
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