SwitchTrainer vs Five Big Dinosaurs

SwitchTrainer is an application designed to learn how to use one or two switches. The target groups are children with physical impairments or a learning disability. SwitchTrainer for iPad is available in 2 versions: - SwitchTrainer: Only a limited number of exercises can be used. An In-App Purchase is required to use all exercises. - SwitchTrainer PRO: All exercises can be used without limitation. The aim of the application – apart from having fun – is to automatize the use of one or two switches to finally be able to use 2-switch-scanning. The exercises offer a range of different possibilities to learn, train and implement the use of two switches. Self-initiative and learning by doing are key components rather than reacting to given tasks and solving of exercises. Objectives: earn how to use one or two switches Areas of application: Nursery school, Early intervention Switch training Ergotherapy Children with physical impairments Computer games

Have fun learning to count down from five to one with this counting song. The song and animation stop at the end of each verse and a simple touch of the screen or press of a switch will continue the counting song. This app uses simple clear graphics, which include the numbers and words to sing along with high quality voice over to encourage correct pronunciation of the number names. The clear uncluttered layout helps learners with visual and perceptual difficulties to access the activities and focus on the learning objectives. The topic and song have been designed to provide additional appeal to older learners who still need to continue to work on early number concepts Key features • Count down from five to one • Sing along to practice counting down • Lots of repetition of number names • Clear visual and auditory feedback for numbers and number names • Easy access, just touch the screen to move on, ideal for users with motor difficulties Includes two follow-up activities • Counting up – touch the screen or press a switch to count up to five • Count along number line – errorless activity using touch or switch to count to five This set of activities is an enjoyable way to help a early learners become familiar with seeing and hearing numbers from one to five. It can be used with touch and with single and two switch access using a suitable switch interface. If only they been to get their flu jab we might still have dinosaurs!