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Wireless Switches
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Wireless Switches

When considering which switch to purchase, it would be advisable to check whether a wireless version of the switch you require is available. Using a wireless switch will allow an individual to move the switch to a suitable position without also having to relocate the accompanying switch cable. 

Wired Switches
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Wired Switches

In its most common form, a wired switch is a button shaped device with a 3.5mm jack plug lead. To access a PC, the lead connects to an interface, or it can be plugged directly into a switch adapted product, an interactive toy, for example.

Specialist Switches
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Specialist Switches

It may be necessary to consider a different type of switch when a button switch proves not to be suitable for the individual. In this respect there are many specialist switches available, in different shapes and sizes, that require varying amounts of pressure to activate.

Who uses a switch?
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Who uses a switch?

Switch access is commonly used by individuals with motor disabilities and cognitive disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and autism, who cannot access a mouse, keyboard, touch screen or alternative access method.

Which switch?
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Which switch?

There are various factors to consider when selecting the correct switch. Whether choosing between size, colour, wired or wireless and the activation force required to press the switch, it’s important to identify the individuals needs and requirements to determine which switch is the most suitable for them.

What is a switch?
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What is a switch?

A switch is an assistive technology device that is commonly used by those with physical or cognitive difficulties to operate computer software, mains powered devices, battery toys, communication devices and more.

Cosmo at Swiss Cottage School
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Cosmo at Swiss Cottage School

Music Therapy at Cricket Green School
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Music Therapy at Cricket Green School

Cosmo is fantastic! I can’t say enough positive things about it. It’s really helping the students to develop their turn-taking skills, to work together, and to have the opportunity to give directions to the rest of the class.

Inclusive Stories in the Classroom
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Inclusive Stories in the Classroom

Inclusive Stories is used regularly to deliver cause and effect activities, accompanied with sensory props outlined in the lesson ideas and delivery guidance resources to provide greater stimuli.

Virtual Reality in Special Education
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Virtual Reality in Special Education

Jacob used Inclusive ClassVR as part of a group of students. His speech was unbelievable, he used a wide range of vocabulary when describing what he could see. Using words that we had never witnessed before.