It can sometimes be frustrating to watch a brain-injured child sit to one side and have nothing to do. When Noah is sitting in a room with nothing going on (which happens rarely), he has several ways to get our attention. The old fashion way is to fuss and whine until someone comes to check on him, then put on a really sad face. Another way is to start laughing until someone comes to see what he is laughing at (the answer is usually nothing -- it is all a ploy), which is even more effective because his laugh is so infectious.
A switch toy is a fun way for Noah to stay entertained while he is sitting up after his meals so I can clean up. It keeps his attention, and I don't have to worry about it getting away from him. Plus, the toys are more fun and keep his attention longer. The switch is a large button that is easy for Noah to press, and it activates the connected toy -- in this picture, Spike Junior.
These toys are great gifts for children with cerebral palsy or some other movement disorder that makes playing with typical toys difficult. Enabling Devices has a web site that sells quite a lot of these toys, and there are other sites as well. But remember -- if you are going to buy one as a gift, be sure to purchase a switch as well if you don't know whether or not the child has one.
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