These settings can vary from user to user and if the child is experiencing problems using the program it is worth experimenting with these particular settings. Remember to change only one at a time to avoid additional confusion. It must be remembered that ample time and practice is needed for a child to become a proficient switch user. There may also be difficulties in the early stages where the child has to devote all their attention to locating and pressing the switch and are unable to watch the screen display at the same time. Some of these difficulties can be overcome by careful arrangement and positioning of the child, the switch and the monitor.
Many users take some time to develop switch skills.
Part of the teachers' work will be in using the somewhat limited range of switch software available for switch training in creative ways. In order to check whether a child is responding to the sound or the picture, turn the volume down on the computer so the program works silently. You can also alter the background colour of the display. This may help children with visual problems. Resources Opportunities should be taken to extent a child's work with switches away from the computer.