Einis L P, Bailey D M
Therapeutic Equipment Center, Walter E. Fernald State School, Waltham, Massachusetts.
Am J Occup Ther. 1990 Oct;44(10):931-4. doi: 10.5014/ajot.44.10.931.
The ability to operate switches in order to communicate more effectively and to control leisure activities has greatly enriched Pam's life. The switches have opened up a world of entertainment that she can enjoy independently. Both her desire and her ability to explore and master her environment have increased--a major thrust of functional independence so important in occupational therapy.