SwitchIt!
The games in the SwitchIt! series aim to help younger switch users to develop both their motor skills and their language concepts.
User comments
Yes it has been very useful. He can't use his arms or legs but he can use his arms a bit to use the switch and the software. He does enjoy it. Bright colours, loud sounds - and he learnt when he presses the switch he recognises what it does. When we go to his school the software is very similar. I think it's a godsend. He can communicate with us and get some enjoyment out of it.
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Information
SwitchIt! games develop an understanding of cause and effect through pressing a switch or other input device (e.g. mouse button) to build up a picture in a number of steps. Once the scene is complete, it is animated to reward success and increase motivation.
SwitchIt! Diggers, for example, has 10 large, colourful animated scenes, including a tipper truck, a cement mixer, a tower crane and a road roller.
Beginners and people with more severe learning disabilities can be reminded of the cause and effect relationship within the game by visual and aural cues, such as flashing graphics or beeping noises. The game can help develop practical switch skills if you have restricted fine motor control, and can aid cognitive development in young people with learning disabilities. The programs include customisable settings for each player, and these can be saved for future games.
Games in the SwitchIt! Series can be controlled using a mouse, keyboard or touch screen as well as having switch access, and are Concept Keyboard and IntelliKeys compatible.
Each game is very simple and only requires the pressing of a few buttons, so little parental instruction or supervision is required.
SwitchIt-Maker 2 is an intuitive game which is both educational and fun. SwitchIt!-Maker 2 allows you to create your own simple on-screen activities from text, images, movies and sounds. These activities are simple cause and effect games designed for younger players (pre-school age) and those with physical and/or learning disabilities. Parental help will be required with setting up the activities in the first instance. Once this is done, the games are very simple to play and only require the pressing of a few buttons, so little parental instruction or supervision is required.
- Technical Specifications
- Aidis Installation Guide - SwitchIt! Diggers
- Aidis Installation Guide - SwitchIt! Scenes
- Aidis Installation Guide - SwitchIt! Maker 2
- Aidis Basic User Guide - SwitchIt! Diggers
- Aidis Basic User Guide - SwitchIt! Scenes
- Aidis Basic User Guide - SwitchIt! Maker 2
- Full Manufacture's User Guide - SwitchIt! Diggers
- Full Manufacture's User Guide - SwitchIt! Scenes
- Full Manufacture's User Guide - SwitchIt! Maker 2
User comments
Yes it has been very useful. He can't use his arms or legs but he can use his arms a bit to use the switch and the software. He does enjoy it. Bright colours, loud sounds and he learnt when he presses the switch he recognises what it does. When we go to his school and the software is very similar. I think it's a godsend. He can communicate with us and get some enjoyment out of it.
Thomas's Dad
It's very good. Sophie can only access a computer using a large switch so from our point of view it's good. The fact she can make choices and derives benefits from it. I think it's been excellent for her and absolutely fantastic
Sophie
Very, very, very useful. It opens up his world. It's a new sight into the world and we've ordered more. He's his own little boss. He can flick it on and make it move, he's operating it. He uses it twice a day, it's his reward. He also has the same at school so is familiar with it.
Benzion