Guest guest Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Here's a recent WSJ article on the topic: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904265504576568702937945210.html > > Hi! So I have 2.5 year old twins with autism. I know there are a lot of iPad apps for kids with autism, as well as for toddlers, so I was thinking about getting them a used or refurbished first gen iPad to share. Is this a good idea? Do you think they're old enough? Are the apps worthwhile? Will an otter box prevent it from being destroyed? Any other thoughts or suggestions??? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I also have a 2.5 year old on the spectrum- he has loved using iPads pretty much from the first time he saw one, and is quite adept at using it. We finally got him his own about a year ago because he was constantly trying to take his fathers-and it has worked out well. There are a lot of great apps out there, particularly for language, and you-tube is a great resource for learning songs. The caveat is that we limit his time on it, and he only uses it in conjunction with one of us, so it's use is more of a social experience. I would also strongly recommend a case that cushions all of the edges, to protect from damage from dropping-ours has fallen several times, and other than the case being a bit ratty it's doing well. In fact a side benefit has been that he realizes he needs to take care of it and he is very careful with it. > > Hi! So I have 2.5 year old twins with autism. I know there are a lot of iPad apps for kids with autism, as well as for toddlers, so I was thinking about getting them a used or refurbished first gen iPad to share. Is this a good idea? Do you think they're old enough? Are the apps worthwhile? Will an otter box prevent it from being destroyed? Any other thoughts or suggestions??? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I have found the iPads to be pretty durable, but they are pricey. An otterbox would certainly be something I would get for it if I was letting toddlers play with it. App wise, you can get literally thousands of apps for kids and kids on the spectrum. Some are more worth while than others. I always start with free apps before I look at buying an app, because you can get SO many free apps. > > Hi! So I have 2.5 year old twins with autism. I know there are a lot of iPad apps for kids with autism, as well as for toddlers, so I was thinking about getting them a used or refurbished first gen iPad to share. Is this a good idea? Do you think they're old enough? Are the apps worthwhile? Will an otter box prevent it from being destroyed? Any other thoughts or suggestions??? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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