Sights and Sounds Press
by Astech Software Ltd
This collection of fun and everyday sound effects provides learning and physically disabled children with a simple but effective way of learning and practising switch skills.
Suitable for children of all ages, especially those with short attention spans and vision impairments. The variety of short sound effects and simple graphics keeps children’s attention.
The simple, bold graphics move around on a plain contrasting background which helps children to concentrate.
The Sights and Sounds series is available in two versions:
- Press – Teaches cause-and-effect … Press the switch and something fun happens
- Press Wait – Teaches switch timing… When to ‘wait’ and when to ‘press’ the switch.
Click here to see how to implement the Astech Approach using Astech Software titles.
CD-ROMs contain
Sets of 6 short sound effects with simple animations:
- animal sounds – hen, cat, cow, pig …
- household noises – phone, toilet, tap, clock …
- cartoon – boings, crashes …
- transport – car, helicopter, train, racing car …
- people – laughter, sneeze, clapping, brushing teeth …
- tools – hammer, saw, drill …
- rhythm – short lively drum rhythms
- mixed – mixture of noises to add surprise
Selection of sets
Adults use a mouse to select specific sets or groups of sets from a simple interface. The child then uses the switch to go from one sound to another. The sounds are short and attention grabbing with graphics and animations that are bold and simple. This makes this CD-ROM ideal for children who cannot concentrate for long.
Independent use
Once the child can press the switch on cue, they can use parts of the program independently as the sets and groups of sets keep repeating until the mouse is used to return to the Home page. Mouse-using children will also have fun using this CD-ROM on their own or alongside the switch-using child.
Mouse access
Although this CD-ROM has been specifically designed for use with a switch, it can also be enjoyed by mouse-using children, especially those with short attention spans and vision impairments.
Requirements and ResourcesexpandClick to collapse
Minimum Hardware Requirements for Windows
- P133 MHz (200 MHz or greater recommended)
- Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
- 128 MB of RAM (greater recommended)
- Sound card
- Switch and Switch interface for ‘Press’ and ‘Press Wait’ CDs
- Computer mouse for ‘Mouse Skills’ programs
View / Download
- What is the Astech Approach? (697 KB)
Sights and Sounds Press is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Early Primary
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
Sights and Sounds Press is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Switch use
- Cause-and-effect
- Switch timing
- Choosing with a switch
Users can access Sights and Sounds Press in the following ways:
- Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
- Keyboard
- Touchscreen
- Single Switch
- Switch Adapted Mouse
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