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Monday, February 27, 2012

Autism and the Year of the iPad

‘New rage' for students with autism: iPads - DailyHerald.com

Teachers of students with autism say it's the year of the iPad.

It provides motivation. It helps with therapy and handwriting practice. It even models appropriate ways to share toys or take turns.

For 7-year-old Joshua Brooks of Glen Ellyn, the device has educational, therapeutic and entertainment value — something teachers and parents say they're recognizing more these days.

“It's really been a great tool,” said Joshua's mother, Lisa Brooks. “We use it for a combination of enjoyment activities for him and also educational components. He prefers playing the games and the various apps that are on there, and we use the iPad with him a lot as a motivational tool.”

More @ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120226/news/702269896


iPads Help Autistic Children | children, zoey, ipads - WTVC NewsChannel 9: Chattanooga News, Weather, Radar, Sports, Lottery

iPads Help Autistic Children | children, zoey, ipads - WTVC NewsChannel 9: Chattanooga News, Weather, Radar, Sports, Lottery

Local children living with autism are finding a new and easier way to communicate. iPads are being used in classrooms at Siskin Children's Institute. The touch screen Apple tablet allows children without the necessary communication skills to express their wants and needs more clearly.

28-month old Zoey Jones is a happy, playful little girl who is living with autism, a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate with others. Zoey's parents say the disorder can be frustrating.

"We struggle with trying to know what she wants," said Maria Jones, Zoey's mother.

But Zoey's parents say that struggle is a little bit more bearable thanks to the new technology offered by the Siskin Children's Institute. Last year, they got 4 iPads to use in classrooms, and nearly 20 more are on the way thanks to an anonymous donor. "We know that there is a lot of proof in research that visuals work well with children with autism or autism-like characteristics and the iPads have allowed us to implement that faster and quicker," said Kelly DeJong, the Escalate Consultant for Siskin Children's Institute.

More @ http://www.newschannel9.com/news/children-1009377-zoey-ipads.html


Temple Grandin on autism and iPads (VIDEO)

Temple Grandin interview about autism and iPads - YouTube