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When a Switch User Can Press but Not Hold: Options for Reducing Fatigue During Switch-Adapted Play For many switch users, the challenge is not always pressing the switch. Sometimes the bigger challenge is holding the switch down long enough to keep a toy or device activated. This can happen for many reasons. A person may have limited strength, reduced endurance, fatigue, decreased motor control, or difficulty sustaining pressure for more than a couple of seconds. When this happens, switch-adapt …

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 …