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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 …

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 …