• Have the child use a switch to operate a computer game with a peer.
  
  
• Let the child control a battery operated toy in play interactions with a peer.
  
  
• Encourage peers to use the laptray as a play surface.
  
  
• Adapt toys with Velcro so they can be picked up by a child with limited hand use.
  
  
• Provide a method for the child to choose a peer to play with.
  
  
• Provide a method for the child to say:
  • "This is fun!"
  • "Can I play?"
  • "I like that! / I don't like that!"
  • "Will you take me to           ?"
  • "Let's play             ."
  • "Will you play with me?"
  • "I can do it myself!"
  • "It's my turn / It's your turn."
  • "Are you OK?"
  • "Thank you."

Making Choices

• Children can be offered choices of:
  
  • foods
  • toys to play with
  • music to listen to
  • friends to sit next to
  • what clothes to wear
  • which cereal to eat for breakfast
  • what TV shows to watch
  • etc.
    
    
• To teach initial choice making the two choices may include:
  • two preferred options,
  • one preferred and one non-preferred option
  • one preferred and a "blank" or "distracter" option.