Fwd: Shared by Argie: Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

March 9, 2011

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> From: " Argie " <golivo@...>

> Date: March 9, 2011 11:15:47 AM PST

> <golivo@...>

> Subject: Shared by Argie: Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

>

> Hello,

>

> I thought you would find this interesting

>

> Shared by Argie while visiting FoxNews.com:

>

> Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

>

> Steve Jobs called it a magical device. For the parents of autistic

> children, it actually might be. Experts say the Apple iPad lessens

> the symptoms of the disorder, helping kids deal with life's sensory

> overload -- in a sense " curing " the disorder, one parent says.

>

> - Argie

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March 10, 2011

I wouldnt call it a miracle device, but it is worth its weight in gold. We got

Mason one for christmas, he is three and a half. We got the most basic one used

for $430.

We have around twenty apps and Mason can use them all. It took him 30 seconds

to turn it on and start an app. It has taught him his numbers, letters,

matching, animals, etc. he now has some sight words and loves counting and

letter games. It is also perfect for entertainment. We have several books on

it like toy story, and social stories books. We also have netflix on it

(password required) so we can use it for movies while flying, at doctors,

stressful events, etc.

There are several pecs systems on there, but Mason hates pecs, something we are

still working on. He will do the flashcard programs on it though, and he won't

do flash cards any other way.

There are several autism specific apps that are helpful and fun. They also have

apraxia apps that I think he will be ready for soon.

Most of the apps are free or cheap, the most expensive ones being the pecs

systems, which we dont use much. But there are tons of specific apps to help

our kids. If it suits him at three I am sure he will just grow into it more and

more. My son is verbal, but not conversational. now I think he will probably

read before he talks well. It is my plan to send it to school with him so ge

can do his work on the pad instead of handwriting, which I can already tell is

going to be difficult. Anyway, enough of my commercial, but also if you are

worried about it breaking, get an otterbox and zagg shield and you will be fine,

makes it very sturdy.

>

> Begin forwarded message:

>

> > From: " Argie " <golivo@...>

> > Date: March 9, 2011 11:15:47 AM PST

> > <golivo@...>

> > Subject: Shared by Argie: Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

> >

> > Hello,

> >

> > I thought you would find this interesting

> >

> > Shared by Argie while visiting FoxNews.com:

> >

> > Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

> >

> > Steve Jobs called it a magical device. For the parents of autistic

> > children, it actually might be. Experts say the Apple iPad lessens

> > the symptoms of the disorder, helping kids deal with life's sensory

> > overload -- in a sense " curing " the disorder, one parent says.

> >

> > - Argie

> >

> > This email is a direct message from a friend who wants to share an

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> > Gigya Inc., 855 El Camino Real Building 4, Suite 290 Palo Alto, CA

> > 94301.

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March 10, 2011

Thanks --Where do we find the apps? I can only find a few, very

limited ones, through the iPad store..Thanks!! Beverly

On 3/10/2011 1:06 PM, wrote:

>

> I wouldnt call it a miracle device, but it is worth its weight in

> gold. We got Mason one for christmas, he is three and a half. We got

> the most basic one used for $430.

>

> We have around twenty apps and Mason can use them all. It took him 30

> seconds to turn it on and start an app. It has taught him his numbers,

> letters, matching, animals, etc. he now has some sight words and loves

> counting and letter games. It is also perfect for entertainment. We

> have several books on it like toy story, and social stories books. We

> also have netflix on it (password required) so we can use it for

> movies while flying, at doctors, stressful events, etc.

>

> There are several pecs systems on there, but Mason hates pecs,

> something we are still working on. He will do the flashcard programs

> on it though, and he won't do flash cards any other way.

>

> There are several autism specific apps that are helpful and fun. They

> also have apraxia apps that I think he will be ready for soon.

>

> Most of the apps are free or cheap, the most expensive ones being the

> pecs systems, which we dont use much. But there are tons of specific

> apps to help our kids. If it suits him at three I am sure he will just

> grow into it more and more. My son is verbal, but not conversational.

> now I think he will probably read before he talks well. It is my plan

> to send it to school with him so ge can do his work on the pad instead

> of handwriting, which I can already tell is going to be difficult.

> Anyway, enough of my commercial, but also if you are worried about it

> breaking, get an otterbox and zagg shield and you will be fine, makes

> it very sturdy.

>

> >

> > Begin forwarded message:

> >

> > > From: " Argie " <golivo@...>

> > > Date: March 9, 2011 11:15:47 AM PST

> > > <golivo@...>

> > > Subject: Shared by Argie: Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

> > >

> > > Hello,

> > >

> > > I thought you would find this interesting

> > >

> > > Shared by Argie while visiting FoxNews.com:

> > >

> > > Is the iPad a 'Miracle Device' for Autism?

> > >

> > > Steve Jobs called it a magical device. For the parents of autistic

> > > children, it actually might be. Experts say the Apple iPad lessens

> > > the symptoms of the disorder, helping kids deal with life's sensory

> > > overload -- in a sense " curing " the disorder, one parent says.

> > >

> > > - Argie

> > >

> > > This email is a direct message from a friend who wants to share an

> > > item of interest with you.

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> > > Gigya Inc., 855 El Camino Real Building 4, Suite 290 Palo Alto, CA

> > > 94301.

> >

March 10, 2011

You have to register on the store and you will be able to see many apps, You

need to put the word " autism " and immediatelyÂ is going to show a lot of apps.