SwitchTrainer vs Counting Songs 2

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

NEW Counting Songs 2 from Inclusive Technology provides ten fun and engaging counting songs with additional associated activities. The App is ideal for both older and early years children, and students with a wide range of special educational needs and learning difficulties at a pre-literacy or early literacy level. Counting Songs 2 offers stimulating cause and effect learning activities that engage and encourage early listening and language skills. Children can also learn about numbers from zero to five whilst counting along with the music and high quality voice over. Switch access for one or two switches is included for users with motor difficulties who need switch input (switches can be connected via a Bluetooth switch interface). The clear, bright and uncluttered layout helps learners with visual and perceptual difficulties to access the activities and focus on the learning objectives. The topics and songs have been designed to provide additional appeal to older learners who still need to work on early number concepts. Ten songs are included: Counting up (0-5): • Five Girls in the Ring • Five Players (Football/Soccer) • Five Red Planes • Five Rock Stars • Five Sharks • Five Singers • Five Superboys Counting down (5-0): • Five Big Dinosaurs • Five Trains • Five Wicked Witches Key features: • Accessible using touch, or one and two switch scanning. • Bright, clear graphics and simple animation. • Ideal for learners with visual, perceptual and learning difficulties. • Reinforces numbers from zero to five counting up and down. • Lots of opportunity for language and early communication development. • Switch access options included (using available Bluetooth switch interfaces)