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Toy Control Program evaluation.

H A Stewart1, C Ormond, B R Seeger

  • 1Regency Park Centre for Young Disabled, Kilkenny, South Australia.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|August 1, 1991
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The Toy Control Program effectively increased preschool children's attention to toys during single-switch scanning skill training. While task completion scores did not differ, toys significantly enhanced engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Special Education
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Single-switch scanning is a crucial skill for individuals with severe motor impairments.
  • Traditional training methods may lack sufficient engagement for young children.
  • Integrating technology with tangible rewards can enhance learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Toy Control Program for training single-switch scanning skills in preschool children.
  • To compare the impact of the Toy Control Program against toy-only and computer-only reinforcement conditions.
  • To assess effects on task completion and attention to task.

Main Methods:

  • Preschool subjects were trained using the Toy Control Program, toy activation only, or computer programs with screen reinforcement only.

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  • The Toy Control Program combined Apple IIe microcomputer software with a hardware interface to control battery-powered toys.
  • On-screen visual feedback and toy activation served as reinforcement mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjects demonstrated significantly higher attention to toys when used as reinforcers (p < .01).
    • No significant differences in task completion scores were observed across the three training conditions.
    • The integration of computer-based instruction with toy reinforcement appeared to be a key factor.

    Conclusions:

    • The Toy Control Program is a valuable tool for enhancing attention in preschool children learning single-switch scanning skills.
    • Combining computer-based learning with tangible toy reinforcement is effective for increasing engagement.
    • Therapists can leverage this integrated approach for creative and effective skill development.