Switch Access

Last class we watched the film Needs in the Classroom: Switch Inclusion (not sure of exact title), this film, was very good at demonstrating the different types of switches that are available. Another great thing about the video, and something that I really enjoyed was how they split up who is involved with a student that needs extra support to succeed in the classroom. The list they had was as fallows: Classroom Teacher, Programs Support Teacher, PSA, Therapists (in school and at home, all different types), Principle and the Family. I have no experience with switches so this video with actual cases along with the great tutorial disk has given me some insight into how and what you need to do before you introduce a switch. I learned that a lot of people are involved and that there are many different options for switch however there are some universal steps that go along with goals in choosing a switch.
The four key points are:
· Positions- what is the position of the user
· Movement- what is the movement to make it work
· Control cite- what is the switch used for- can the body handle where its located
· Type of switch- so many types for different jobs as well lots of options in mounting the device.

This last class was great I learned a lot. J