Single-Switch Computer Access for Infants and Toddlers
AJOT, 47 (11):
1031--1038 (1993)Abstract
Computer access was studied with children between the ages of 6 months & 18 months with no known handicapping conditions. The research focused on determining at what age young children can access a computer using a single-switch system to run a simple cause-and-effect program. The sample consisted of 80 children.... Results demonstrated that some children as young as 6 months of age could control a computer-based, cause-and-effect program using a single-switch access system. Therefore, professionals who work with children with disabilities may consider introducing computers to children at this age or to children who are functioning near this cognitive developmental level.