Switch Adapted Toys For special Children

Our switch adapted toys are adapted to allow individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to play and learn as independently as possible. With the use of a switch, a person with disabilities can be an active participant in fun, meaningful accessible activities. Our adapted toys and switches are interchangeable and compatible with most toys and switches sold by other companies. Our goal is to provide affordable switch Adapted Toys  that teach social skills, cause & effect, language, and sensory awareness through playing and interacting with the environmet

• Pitching Machine

This pitching machine  is the perfect way for people with limited hand use to play ball with a pet or a friend, or to play lawn or target games.  It has been adapted to accept a standard 3.5mm switch (sold separately). It also will work without a switch. When using a switch, the user will need to hold down their switch for about 11 seconds for the pitch to occur. Continuing to hold their switch after this first pitch will result in additional pitches about every 7 seconds until their switch is released or all the balls are used. A flashing red indicator light shows when the ball pitches, making it easy to prepare for the oncoming ball. Has three different adjustment angles. Includes 6 aero strike balls that are 2 3/4"  in diamater

• Dance and Play Elmo & Tango

Press your switch or Press Elmo’s foot for Elmo & Tango to dance together & play. Each character takes turns and then play together (what a great way to demonstrate how friends take turns, how they play together...). They sing three different songs. Press your switch or Elmo's foot to start the duo. Press again to stop. Absolutely adorable. You have to look at the video!

•  Minnie Roadster RC Car

You'll have so much fun with this Minnie Roadster Remote Controlled car. This toy has been adapted for use with one or two 3.5mm switches, sold separately (use 2 switches for full control of the toy), or it can be activated with the built in buttons on the remote. Press and hold one switch to go straight. Press and hold your other switch to turn. A fun way to work on visual tracking! Requires 3 AA and 2 AAA alkaline batteries, not included. Runs best on smooth surfaces. Both this toy and the Mickey version run on the same frequency, so they cannot be used in the same proximity. SMALL PARTS: Not recommended for children under the age of 3.

• Boppin Beaver

Boppin' Beaver Linkimal has bright lights and 25+ songs, sounds and phrases teach shapes, counting and colors  while stimulating visual and auditory senses. He has been switch adapted to accept a standard 3.5mm switch (sold separately). Press and release your switch (or push the beaver's head) to start the action. Press it again to move forward to the next activity.  Uses 3 AAA batteries (included). Measuring just 6" tall x 4" wide, this toy is a great portable take along! Recommended age 9 months +.

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Assistive Technology and Cerebral Palsy

 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 movements might do better with a Micro Switch, whereas a person with big, less controlled motor movements would do best with a large durable switch such as the Big Red Switch. Also, the body part being used to press the switch needs to be selected based on movements that are the most accurate, controlled, and consistent.

Individuals with Cerebral Palsy also often have speech disorders. For individuals with a significant speech impairment, they may not be easily understood by others. Through the use of communication devices (sometimes called talking boxes or talking buttons), people with speech impairments can communicate with others. There are a wide variety of communication devices ranging from single message output devices such as the Talk About!, to more advanced devices with multiple messages/topic pages such as the SuperTalker, and high tech devices such as those offered by companies that specialize in speech generating devices, such as Tobii Dynavox and PRC. Some individuals who aren't quite ready for these devices might benefit from a low tech system such as the Talk n Tote Board, a portable communication board that can have pictures and objects attached. 

Adaptive Tech Solutions, a therapist owned company, offers a wide variety of switches and switch adapted toys/devices to promote independence in people with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy.

Adaptive Switches & Accessories

 

Beam

Beam allows a HeadMouse™ Nano user to actuate the left, right and middle mouse buttons using adaptive switches without a direct connection to the HeadMouse. When used with a Swifty™ Beam sends up to three button events that Swifty interprets as mouse buttons, joystick buttons or keyboard keys based on Swifty configuration.

Cable Kit

The Cable Kit is a popular accessory for Swifty, Tapio, and HeadMouse users.

The stereo-to-mono adapter allows two single switches with mono plugs to be connected to Swifty, Tapio, HeadMouse, or other 3.5mm, switch adapted device. Not all splitters will work for this purpose. The splitter must go from 3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm mono output.  The adapter may also be used with third party switch adapted devices.

Plate Switch

This low profile plate switch is perfect for users who are unable to lift their hand or finger to activate a traditional accessibility switch. To use, slide the hand or foot over the activation surface and apply a few ounces of pressure to activate.

Switch It Up! switch

Our Switch It Up! switch for the disabled lets you control toys and other switch adapted Toys. Rubber feet assist in keeping the switch from sliding. Button surface area measures 2.75" across and requires approximately 9 oz. of pressure to activate and has slight clicking sound for feedback.  Standard 3.5 mm (1/8") plug and 6' cord. The bright colors makes it easy to find, especially for individuals with visual impairments. 

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Computer Adaptations for People with Parkinson’s Disease

As per the National Parkinson's Foundation, Parkinson's Is second just to Alzheimer's as the most predominant neurodegenerative illness in the United States. A finding of Parkinson's can prompt disappointing encounters while composing or utilizing a PC mouse. There are, notwithstanding, a few variations and openness settings that can make these errands a lot more straightforward. These equivalent facilities can help those with quakes and infections like MS.

Console Control

A typical side effect of Parkinson's is wild quakes. This outcome in additional keystrokes and trouble with mouse control. In Windows, turning the Bounce Key capability on will assist with controlling the number of keystrokes made when keys are squeezed. This can be achieved on Windows 7 or later by:

• At the same time tapping the 'Windows logo Key' + 'U' to arrive at the Ease of Access Center. (Or on the other hand search 'Straightforward entry in the pursuit bar.)
  
  
  
• Choosing "Make the console more straightforward to use" under Explore All Settings.
• Then, at that point, choose Turn Filter Keys on and pick the choices that you feel will best help you with console input.

Extra PC openness capabilities can be seen here.

For Mac clients, go to the openness settings to empower comparative highlights like Slow Keys. Find more subtleties here and look at programming that steadies the mouse and locks it onto targets, like Steady Mouse.

People with Parkinson's might profit from a console with bigger keys. Consoles like the Big Blu Kinder board Large Key Keyboard and the Vision Board Large Key Wireless Keyboard have enormous 1" keys that make composing more straightforward.

Both Mac and PC clients can utilize their voice to explore around their PC and type, as well.

Mouse Control

Mouse use can likewise be trying for people with quakes. Utilizing a huge trackball mouse, for example, the Big track Ball Mouse, and changing mouse speed in your PC's settings can make mouse utilize a lot simpler. Another choice is to utilize Mouse Keys (once more, a setting on your PC). This permits the cursor to be moved to utilize the all-over bolts on the console. What's more, for people that decide to utilize mouse or mouse key information, think about utilizing your PC's On-Screen Keyboard rather than a real console. Furthermore, attempt the free demo of Steady Mouse programming to consistent your mouse developments.

People who experience issues with mouse snaps can utilize a mouse with bigger buttons, similar to the Big track Ball Mouse displayed underneath. It is accessible in a remote variant, as well. Or on the other hand, they can utilize stay click programming that consequently clicks assuming the cursor is held in an area for a preset measure of time. Look at Dwell Clicker 2 for Windows or Dwell Click for Mac for this usefulness.

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Basic Information About Communication Devices

 Communication devices come with two types of speech. One is digital, the other is recorded. Devices with digital speech should be in the user’s language and have a keyboard in the native alphabet. Messages are made by typing words/phrases (represented by a picture) that are then spoken by a digital voice in the chosen language. Most, but not all devices with digital speech in the US are going to be English, with some having the option of Spanish as well. Usually you cannot mix languages, meaning that if you choose Spanish as the language, you cannot have some messages delivered digitally in Spanish and some in English. They will all be delivered in Spanish or all in English. Many devices with digital speech do have the option of recording someone’s voice to represent some of the messages on the device. Devices with digital voice output usually have digital pictures, so you do not have to cut out paper pictures for each message. Devices with digital speech will be in whatever languages are offered by the device manufacturer and these voices will be in both genders. There are usually various voices to represent kids, juveniles, and adults with varying types of accents. These devices are generally a more robust, but more costly option.

Devices with recorded speech require the person who programs it to record their voice message for each picture. The pictures that represent the messages are printed on paper and are made by the caregiver/person programming the device. There are software programs to help make the pictures onto a sheet (the sheet is called an overlay). Some of these software packages are free, while others must be purchased. The software that can be used often is offered by the company that makes the communication device. So, for instance, we carry AbleNet products such as the BIGmack, QuickTalker, TalkingBrix, etc. AbleNet offers a free program to make overlays for their devices using your own photos. Attainment offers a paid version of their software to make overlays for their devices, such as the GoTalk. Their software contains the pictures already, so you don’t have to supply your own. Using this type of software is very helpful and less time consuming than trying to find pictures on your own that are the right size for the device. Devices with recorded speech will be in whatever language the programmer chooses since it is recorded. The voice gender will depend on who talks into the device while it is being programmed. Generally, the programmer should try to find someone of the same general age and gender to record the messages on the device. So, if you are programming a device for an older male, it’s best to use someone who is an older male to record the messages. Whereas if the user is a female child, you would want to find another female child to record the messages.

The devices carried by Adaptive Tech Solutions have recorded speech. So, you have the flexibility of having whomever you choose record their voice to make the messages. These devices are available from one single message, such as the Talk About! Communicator, to the SuperTalker Progressive Communication Device which has 108 messages. Communication devices accommodate a larger number of pictures (also known as “icons”) that represent the messages by having various numbers of levels. A level is like a page in a book. Each page has its own messages on it and these messages may be grouped by topic. So, generally, each level will pertain to a different topic. So, level or “page” one might have vocabulary about general wants/needs/social, another level might be mealtime related, another level might be telephone related vocabulary (to be used with a phone that has a speaker), etc. 

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Specification About Big Mack Switch - Adaptive Tech Solutions

 Big Beamer Twist Wireless Twist Switch Transmitter

With the 5-inch diameter Big Beamer Twist wireless switch, you'll get the same experience as our Big Red switch, without the hassle of wires.

Big Beamer Wireless Transmitter brings reliable, immediate switch access without the hassle of cords. Multiple Big Beamers can be used in the same room at the same time, from as far away as 30-feet, without interference.

Big Beamer Wireless Transmitter features:

• Long battery life with built-in sleep mode
• Unique wireless codes eliminate cross-talk between devices
• 30-foot range with no pointing necessary
• Requires the Original, SLAT, or Mini Beamer Receiver
• Switch tops included: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue

Big Beamer Wireless Transmitter technical specifications:

• Switch Type: Mechanical
• Connection Type: Wireless
• Activation Type: Pressure
• Activation Surface: 5-in/12.7-cm diameter
• Activating Force: 5.5-oz/156-g
• Travel Before Activation: 0.45-in/0.1143-cm
• Feedback: Auditory click, Visual, Tactile
• Mounting Plate: Universal Mounting Plate can be purchased here

BIG Candy Corn Proximity Switch

The NEW BIG Candy Corn proximity sensor switch is just as great as the LITTLE Candy Corn proximity sensor switch, but almost twice the size and with new features! BIG Candy Corn is highly sensitive and does not require a physical touch from the user to activate. Simply wave a hand or move your body within 1-in/2.5-cm of BIG Candy Corn and it activates.

NEW FEATURES IN BIG CANDY CORN SWITCH:

• Larger activation area that is approximately 3.5-in/9-cm wide (80% wider than the LITTLE Candy Corn!)
• Easier to activate – activates when the user is within 1-in/2.5-cm of the switch top or with a light touch
• Auditory beep and visual feedback can be turned on and off
• Includes replaceable CR2430 battery that will last approximately 150,000 activations (replacement batteries available from Amazon.com)
• Internal magnet for mounting, or use the two threaded inserts to mount with the AbleNet Universal Mounting Plate (sold separately)
• 5 mm plug

Please note, in high humidity or temperatures below 23 Fahrenheit/-5 Celsius, BIG Candy Corn may not work as intended and could lock in an always activated state or not activate at all. For high humidity scenarios, turn BIG Candy Corn off for 10-minutes to allow it to adapt to the surrounding climate. In extreme cold scenarios, BIG Candy Corn will need to be turned off until it can be used in a warmer setting.

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Switch Toys For Special Needs for Adaptive Tech Solutions

 

Our switch adapted toys are adapted to allow individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to play and learn as independently as possible. With the use of a switch, a person with disabilities can be an active participant in fun, meaningful accessible activities. Our adapted toys and switches are interchangeable and compatible with most toys and switches sold by other companies. Our goal is to provide affordable switch adapted toys  that teach social skills, cause & effect, language, and sensory awareness through playing and interacting with the environment.

Our therapist selected switch adapted toys to allow individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to play and learn as independently as possible.

Bite Switch

The Bite Switch allows the user to hold the switch in their mouth and gently bite with only the front teeth. Gentle pressure in the red bite area will activate the switch. This is not to be bitten with the canine or molars. Actuation pressure is 10 lbs, so this switch may not be the best choice for individuals that have conditions where fatigue or weakness is present. Please consult with a trained professional in these situations. This switch is activated when bitten, and activation stops when pressure is released. Has a standard 1/8" (3.5mm) plug on a 3' cord to use with any of our switch adapted products. This product is durable and is expected to endure 4000 bite activations.  If being used with multiple users, surface sanitize with alcohol or similar disinfectant.

Can be mounted on the microphone stem of a headset, or attached with zip ties and shrink tube to flexible mounts, or you can use 3 straightened lengths of clothes hanger wire (or similar) to curve around the neck and upwards towards the mouth. Cover the wires with electrical tape or shrink tubing and attach the switch with zip ties.

Tongue Switch

The Tongue Switch allows the user to hold the switch in their mouth between their teeth and push the button with their tongue.  Actuation pressure is 10oz (think about the pressure to push bubble gum onto the back of your teeth to blow a bubble). This switch is activated when button is depressed and activation stops when button is released. Has a standard 1/8" (3.5mm) plug on a 3' cord to use with any of our switch adapted products.  If being used with multiple users, surface sanitize with alcohol or similar disinfectant.

Can be mounted on the microphone stem of a headset, or attached with zip ties and shrink tube to flexible mounts, or you can use 3 straightened lengths of clothes hanger wire (or similar) to curve around the neck and upwards towards the mouth. Cover the wires with electrical tape or shrink tubing and attach the switch with zip ties.

Specs Switch

The Specs Switch (also sometimes called a Buddy Button) is a compact wired switch featuring a 1.4-in/3.5-cm activation surface that provides an auditory click and tactile feedback. Requires 3.5-oz/100-g of force to activate. 24-inch strap included allows switch to be mounted to the hand, thumb, or other body parts. Available in a variety of colors. Flange has mounting holes.

Flexible Switch

The Flexible Switch is a bendable, pressure-activated switch requiring the slightest touch (less than two ounces) whether the touch comes from directly above or at a shallow angle. The Flexible Switch has a standard 3.5mm plug for use with communication aids or battery-operated devices with a standard jack. These have an adhesive backing that is pretty permanent. So, if you want to re-position them, consider not peeling off the backing and instead using a temporary adhesive. Each Flexible Switch Set includes one 2 x 4 inch switch and one 3 x 5 inch switch.

Please keep in mind:

• The minimum bending radius of the Flexible Switch is 1.5”.
• The Flexible Switch cannot be trimmed or cut in any way.
• The Flexible Switch is not designed to be used with adapted toys with motors or other high-current devices.

„Plate Switch

This low profile plate switch is perfect for users who are unable to lift their hand or finger to activate a traditional accessibility switch. To use, slide the hand or foot over the activation surface and apply a few ounces of pressure to activate.

Plate accessibility switch features:

• Ultra-low profile (2.5-mm thick)
• Sealed surface protects against moisture
• Includes red, green, yellow, blue, and orange adhesive-backed overlays
• Requires 4-oz (114-g) of pressure to activate
• Product Dimensions: 3.35-in L x 3.35-in W x 0.248-in H
• 3.5mm plug

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