Be there as support for the child. Children like to work at the computer in pairs and teach each other how to do things at the computer. Computer time can be used to develop communication and turn-taking skills. The time can also be spent productively in an integrated preschool setting to allow children with and without disabilities to use the same software. This sharing atmosphere fosters a sense of cooperation and equality among children.
Children tend to enjoy the control they have over the computer.
For children with disabilities this may play a vital role in self-esteem since they sometimes cannot feel in control in many other areas of their lives. The computer may be one of the few avenues for independent access to learning as the child gets older. As with any needed life skill, it is never too young to start learning. Giving young children access and opportunity to explore through the use of a computer may serve them well throughout their lifetime. It would be wonderful if there were a computer in each home so that children could explore within a familiar and safe environment.