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Choosing the Right Talk About! Communicator: With or Without a Switch Jack? When selecting an AAC device, one of the most important decisions—often overlooked—is how the user will access it. For some children, especially those with limited motor control or strength, the difference between a communicator with or without a switch jack can mean the difference between true independence and prompt dependence. Let’s look at how to decide which version of the Talk About! Communicator …

Cerebral Palsy, the most common motor disorder, can make it difficult for people to interact with their environment. Through the use of assistive technology, such as  switches and switch adapted toys/devices, people with Cerebral Palsy can independently interact with their environment. Switches are buttons, levers, or sensors that can be activated with any part of the body. Switches vary in how much pressure is required to activate them. So, a person with very limited motor m …