The RoboSteamSen project (2023-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000155379) is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Adaptive Keyboards and Mice

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Hardware designed with larger keys, tactile feedback, or ergonomic shapes to support students with motor skill challenges.
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
A student uses a large-key keyboard to type simple commands into a program that controls a robot’s movements, improving fine motor coordination and basic programming skills.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Problems initiating and maintaining conversations
  • Use of nonverbal cues
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Intense attachment to objects or activities
Social Communication Challenges
  • Interaction with peers
Learning Objetives
  • Enhancing Sensory Regulation Strategies
  • Executive functions
  • Practical competences