Computers are powerful tools found in many homes and most schools. Computers offer young children with disabilities unique opportunities to develop new skills, as well as participate in educational activities like reading and writing that traditional tools such as paper and pencil may not provide. The key to success is in the tools available to access the computer.  These can include such things as alternative keyboards, touch screens, and trackballs.  Whatever the method, giving children access to learning through computers is an excellent way to enhance their learning

Young children enjoy programs incorporating familiar subject matter (families, homes, food, toys, etc), with realistic pictures, sounds and animations that are easy to recognize. "Clean", non-busy graphics make changes easier to see; simple backgrounds are best. As these earliest software programs encourage young children to begin to discover the computer environment, the child’s sensory preferences should guide the selection of programs. Some favorites may include musical and realistic sounds, colorful and simple drawings that
represent real objects, and animations that relate to the pictures on the screen. In fact, consider that some children may relate better to actual photos on the computer screen, as they are more "real" to them. As with any play activity, the complexity of the software should grow with the child - from simple to one with increasing detail.