by Tammy Swift, INFORUM
“It’s a voice,” Missy says of the device. “It’s their voice, and it’s affordable to the point that many kids have the capability of having it.” Autism, which is defined by a certain set of behaviors, is a “spectrum disorder,” meaning it affects individuals differently and to varying degrees, according to The Autism Society. But in general, people in the spectrum have some degree of communication deficits, trouble with social interaction and repetitive behaviors, according to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Apple didn’t develop the iPad with a special-needs population in mind – and the company has been fairly hush-hush about promoting it as such. Still, the tablet’s intuitive design, quick learning curve, versatility and portability have made it appealing to children with autism and the people who teach them.
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