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It may be that your child is highly motivated by the computer but is experiencing difficulties and frustration controlling the mouse. Before you start thinking about investing in adaptive devices for the computer try to stay with activities that just use the space bar and arrow keys. These are easier for children to manage when they are first starting to use a computer. If they are able, they will automatically move to the mouse in time. Remember all computers can be customized to suit the user, you can enlarge text, make the mouse pointer easier to see, choose background colours and make the computer talk.

Visit www.abilitynet.org.uk/myway for an in-depth description on exactly how to customize your settings.

For children with significant fine motor skill problems the traditional keyboard, monitor and mouse are frustrating and impossible and you may need to look at alternative tracking devices, touch screen monitors and big key keyboards. Make sure the technology matches the needs and abilities of your child.