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Smiles all round here. It\u2019s always extra special when we can help someone like Ethan, who\u2019s facing a complex mix of challenges. He\u2019s non-verbal and has cerebral palsy which, among other things, severely restricts his movements and dexterity, especially on his left side. But he was desperate to play games so our therapists Frankie and Jacob, pre-lockdown, went to see if they could help.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe can\u2019t use the buttons or joystick on a control pad with both hands,\u201d said Jacob, \u201cbut with patience and concentration he can hit individual buttons.\u201d That was the starting point for Jacob and Frankie to find a solution.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe found that he could use a large joystick firmly fixed to a tray, so we added four large button switches to act as the face buttons. With motivation from his parents and clear labels on the switches, he\u2019s started to explore games for the very first time on his own!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe squealed with joy when he first moved the stick. And when we left, he was busy exploring the open levels in Lego City Undercover and Toy Story 3.\u201d<\/p>\n