Autism and the iPad : Selecting the best Apps

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Autism and the iPad : Selecting the best Apps

" The iPad wasn't designed with autistic children in mind, but, anecdotally, the

results are seemingly miraculous, " say's well known technology bloggers (and

Apple Critic) Gruber.

There is a lot of buzz in the autism world about the many ways that the iPad

helps children with autism, for good reason.

As Harrell of SF Weekly, reports, there are other computers designed for

children with autism, but a growing number of experts say that the iPad is

better. It's cheaper, faster, more versatile, more user-friendly, more portable,

more engaging, and infinitely cooler for young people.

San Francisco's own Des Roches has become a true expert on the

subject. She recently won an iPad for her 9 year old son, Leo, who has autism,

with a 5 dollar raffle ticket that she bought at a school auction. The iPad,

reports, has benefited Leo in a BIG way.

" But before you go out and buy one, " she warns, " take your child to the Apple

Store during a quiet time and let them try it out. "

OK! OK! We tried it! We like it! Which Apps?

" I did a lot of research, and there is a site called MOMS WITH APPS that lists

and reviews apps by category. There are many, many apps to choose from, but the

great thing about the iPad is that the interface is easy to use--just a tap and

a swipe between pages. Leo was able to explore, something he hadn't really done

before, and he just kept going back to his favorites. "

[Guest guest]

I heard the IPOD Touch was better than the IPAD.

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> Autism and the iPad : Selecting the best Apps

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> " The iPad wasn't designed with autistic children in mind, but, anecdotally,

the results are seemingly miraculous, " say's well known technology bloggers (and

Apple Critic) Gruber.

>

> There is a lot of buzz in the autism world about the many ways that the iPad

helps children with autism, for good reason.

>

> As Harrell of SF Weekly, reports, there are other computers designed

for children with autism, but a growing number of experts say that the iPad is

better. It's cheaper, faster, more versatile, more user-friendly, more portable,

more engaging, and infinitely cooler for young people.

>

> San Francisco's own Des Roches has become a true expert on the

subject. She recently won an iPad for her 9 year old son, Leo, who has autism,

with a 5 dollar raffle ticket that she bought at a school auction. The iPad,

reports, has benefited Leo in a BIG way.

>

> " But before you go out and buy one, " she warns, " take your child to the Apple

Store during a quiet time and let them try it out. "

>

> OK! OK! We tried it! We like it! Which Apps?

>

> " I did a lot of research, and there is a site called MOMS WITH APPS that lists

and reviews apps by category. There are many, many apps to choose from, but the

great thing about the iPad is that the interface is easy to use--just a tap and

a swipe between pages. Leo was able to explore, something he hadn't really done

before, and he just kept going back to his favorites. "

>

[Guest guest]

Ipod touch you have to wear headphones Ipad you don't .

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I heard the IPOD Touch was better than the IPAD.

?

>

> Autism and the iPad : Selecting the best Apps

>

> " The iPad wasn't designed with autistic children in mind, but, anecdotally,

the results are seemingly miraculous, " say's well known technology bloggers (and

Apple Critic) Gruber.

>

> There is a lot of buzz in the autism world about the many ways that the iPad

helps children with autism, for good reason.

>

> As Harrell of SF Weekly, reports, there are other computers designed

for children with autism, but a growing number of experts say that the iPad is

better. It's cheaper, faster, more versatile, more user-friendly, more portable,

more engaging, and infinitely cooler for young people.

>

> San Francisco's own Des Roches has become a true expert on the

subject. She recently won an iPad for her 9 year old son, Leo, who has autism,

with a 5 dollar raffle ticket that she bought at a school auction. The iPad,

reports, has benefited Leo in a BIG way.

>

> " But before you go out and buy one, " she warns, " take your child to the Apple

Store during a quiet time and let them try it out. "

>

> OK! OK! We tried it! We like it! Which Apps?

>

> " I did a lot of research, and there is a site called MOMS WITH APPS that lists

and reviews apps by category. There are many, many apps to choose from, but the

great thing about the iPad is that the interface is easy to use--just a tap and

a swipe between pages. Leo was able to explore, something he hadn't really done

before, and he just kept going back to his favorites. "

>

[Guest guest]

iPod is just smaller than iPad. Think phone size. No, you don't need headphones

w/ the iPod. You CAN wear earphones w/either to listen to music. Most of my

older clients (10+yrs) use the iPod for augmentative communication since it's

easier to carry around.

Warmest wishes,

Barbara A , M.S.,CCC-SLP

President,

Help Me Speak, LLC

www.helpmespeak.com

2500 Wallington Way

Suite 103

Marriottsville, MD 21104

410-442-9791

Ask me about NutriiVeda!

On Sep 8, 2010, at 9:37 PM, waterlilis@... wrote:

> Ipod touch you have to wear headphones Ipad you don't .

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Apps

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> I heard the IPOD Touch was better than the IPAD.

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> > " The iPad wasn't designed with autistic children in mind, but, anecdotally,

the results are seemingly miraculous, " say's well known technology bloggers (and

Apple Critic) Gruber.

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> > There is a lot of buzz in the autism world about the many ways that the iPad

helps children with autism, for good reason.

> >

> > As Harrell of SF Weekly, reports, there are other computers designed

for children with autism, but a growing number of experts say that the iPad is

better. It's cheaper, faster, more versatile, more user-friendly, more portable,

more engaging, and infinitely cooler for young people.

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> > San Francisco's own Des Roches has become a true expert on the

subject. She recently won an iPad for her 9 year old son, Leo, who has autism,

with a 5 dollar raffle ticket that she bought at a school auction. The iPad,

reports, has benefited Leo in a BIG way.

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> > " But before you go out and buy one, " she warns, " take your child to the

Apple Store during a quiet time and let them try it out. "

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> > OK! OK! We tried it! We like it! Which Apps?

> >

> > " I did a lot of research, and there is a site called MOMS WITH APPS that

lists and reviews apps by category. There are many, many apps to choose from,

but the great thing about the iPad is that the interface is easy to use--just a

tap and a swipe between pages. Leo was able to explore, something he hadn't

really done before, and he just kept going back to his favorites. "

> >

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My 12 yr old son never uses headphones for his Ipod Touch and it drives me nuts

that I have to listen to the " music " that he likes! It comes with ear buds but I

need to ask him to use them when I just cant take it anymore LOL!

I'm also planning on getting an IPod Touch for Tara for her surgery next week.

I'd love to get an Ipad but the money just aint there, and its true the Ipod

Touch is much more portable to bring to NYC and lug around while she's in the

hospital. we plan on putting all her favorite kids music on it and lots of

pictures to keep her occupied. we have an Apple store 30 minutes from here, so

we'll prob get it directly from the store. Than I'd work on getting some fun

apps for her and Prologue2go once we get back home.

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[Guest guest]

I will be praying for Tara. My best friend has Type II. I understand

how difficult this must be for you. Please let us know how the surgery

goes.

[ ] Re: Autism and the iPad :

Selecting the best Apps

My 12 yr old son never uses headphones for his Ipod Touch and it

drives me nuts that I have to listen to the " music " that he likes! It

comes with ear buds but I need to ask him to use them when I just cant

take it anymore LOL!

I'm also planning on getting an IPod Touch for Tara for her

surgery next week. I'd love to get an Ipad but the money just aint

there, and its true the Ipod Touch is much more portable to bring to NYC

and lug around while she's in the hospital. we plan on putting all her

favorite kids music on it and lots of pictures to keep her occupied. we

have an Apple store 30 minutes from here, so we'll prob get it directly

from the store. Than I'd work on getting some fun apps for her and

Prologue2go once we get back home.

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I should have added that Tara wont wear headphones, she hates the earbuds in her

ears and headphones are tough to get her to keep on also. It drains the battery

faster to not use them, but its not necessary, the speaker on the Ipod Touch

works fine.

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[Guest guest]

I would DISAGREE quite a bit on this.

the iPad is LARGER than the iPod Touch (which is a small hand held device

the size of a cell phone)

For special needs children, they should be using a larger sized device

for ease

Becky

In a message dated 9/8/2010 8:46:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

agirlnamedsuess21@... writes:

I heard the IPOD Touch was better than the IPAD.

?

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We like the IPOD touch.....my son uses it very well and it's way more portable

than the IPAD.

it still facinates me that speakers aren't needed! (we were wrongly told that it

can only be used with external speakers)

love it!

sandy

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From: " tbniesh@... " <tbniesh@...>

Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 12:06:08 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Autism and the iPad : Selecting the best

Apps

 

I would DISAGREE quite a bit on this.

the iPad is LARGER than the iPod Touch (which is a small hand held device

the size of a cell phone)

For special needs children, they should be using a larger sized device

for ease

Becky

In a message dated 9/8/2010 8:46:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

agirlnamedsuess21@... writes:

I heard the IPOD Touch was better than the IPAD.

?