If you were fortunate enough to attend Linda Burkhart's 2 day course:
Developing Communication, Learning and Access Skills for Children Who Face Severe Physical and Multiple Challenges
we will highlight here the products Linda mentioned and how to access them.
Switch on Literacy for Mind Express 5 by Linda Burkhart
- Switch On Literacy is an extensive collection of ready-made activities and easily customisable templates designed for emergent literacy learners.
- All activities are designed specifically for two-switch access with no timing and contain auditory support that provides access for individuals with mild to severe visual challenges, including CVI.
- You will need to own a copy of Mind Express 5 by Jabbla, to run and modify activities from Switch On Literacy.
How to Try and Buy
- You can download and try Mind Express 5 for a 30 day free trial.
- Head to this link to access the 30 day free trial.
- As there is no trial of the Switch On Literacy software, please watch the videos to understand more.
- Head to our Switch on Literacy webpage and also Mind Express 5 for all the details.
Steps Before Step Scanning for Mind Express 5 by Linda Burkhart
- Steps Before Step Scanning is a collection of activities that have been designed by Linda Burkhart, to help individuals with severe multiple and physical challenges to develop the motor/cognitive abilities to activate first a single switch, and then 2 switches, based upon the individual’s own intent.
- There is no 'timing' aspect in any of these activities, because in learning and refining new movement patterns, the brain needs to be able to slow down in order to process the information and form new neurological connections
- You will need to own a copy of Mind Express 5 by Jabbla, to run and modify activities
How to Try and Buy
- You can download and try Mind Express 5 for a 30 day free trial.
- Head to this link to access the 30 day free trial.
- As there is no trial of the Steps Before Step Scanning software, please watch the videos to understand more.
- Head to our Steps Before Step Scanning webpage and also Mind Express 5 for all the details.
Switches
Linda will be mentioning a range of switches including the little Candy Corn Switch, Specs Switch, and Pikobutton.
- Please note we only stock the waterproof Pikobutton.
These can be purchased online from the relevant webpage links above.
Our full range of switches can be viewed at this link.
Switch Connectors
Usually you will need to connect the switch to the device with a switch connector.
- There are wired and wireless switch connectors.
Here is a list and links to the switch connectors we offer.
- WoodPecker, by Jabbla
- JoyCable 4, by Smartbox
- Blue 2 FT, by Ablenet
- Applicator and ApplicatorMax by Pretorian
- SimplyWorks Send and Send 6, by Pretorian
If you would like to discuss any products further or equipment and suitability for clients please book a Review Call with an AT consultant, where you can review the client's needs, current situation and how to go forward to evaluate products. Book a FREE consult at this link.
