iPads & Autism
When Apple released the new iPad 2, they highlighted what many of us had already been hearing: that the iPad has been an amazing tool for helping children with autism. Here is the clip.
They’re really not exaggerating. There have been a plethora of articles written on this subject, like this one, and this one. So we decided to get an iPad 2 last month for our son. After all, he had already learned a bunch of numbers and colors from some simple apps on my iPhone. The interactivity factor would be even better on a larger screen.
So for the last six weeks, we have been experimenting with different apps, seeing which ones he likes, and which ones he is progressing with. The results so far have been extremely encouraging.
We want to share what we’re finding in the form of video reviews over the coming months. We will choose an app we have been using, show you how it works, and tell you what we like about it, etc. Has our son learned things from it? Does he enjoy it? We’ll bring you in the loop, and offer a link to the app store. (Full disclosure: we would make a small commission if you use that link to buy anything. Anything at all 
We will start with a simple app called Scene Speak.
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2 Comments
by Janine
On May 19, 2011
Hi,
I just wanted to say how much I LOVED your video with your beautiful little boy using my app. It reminded me why I LOVE doing what I do. In honor of Jackson, I am lowering the price of my app. to $9.99. :0) A little “good karma” from me to Jackson :0)
In Kindness,
Janine
Good Karma Applications.
by Admin
On May 31, 2011
Wow, Thanks Janine!
We DO love your app, and I hope many others will be able to jump on it.
Thanks so much for what you do! You guys are really making a difference!
Jason