Posted by Michelle Gonzalez on Friday, May 4th, 2012
It’s been a while since we posted an iPad apps for autism list, so here’s our 2012 version of some newer (and older) apps to consider for individuals with autism and other related disorders: 1) Shoe Tying 1 – Activity App – Teach your child to tie shoes in a fraction of the time with [...]
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Posted by Michelle Gonzalez on Sunday, December 11th, 2011
With Christmas just a few weeks away, parents of children with autism may be in the familiar position of having difficulty in finding the right gift for their loved ones. In the current economic environment, this can be even more of a challenge for those who are on a tight budget. For those last-minute shoppers, [...]
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Posted in Autism Advice from Parents, Autism Products, Autism Technology
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Posted by Susan Moffitt on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
By now, we’ve all heard that iPads can be very helpful to children with autism, allowing them to communicate desires and feelings in ways not otherwise possible. Gone is the keyboard and mouse as the child now has direct control over the entire interface. The devices are considered “cool” and don’t call unwanted attention to [...]
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Posted in Autism Activities, Autism Communication, Autism Products, Product Reviews
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Posted by Michelle Gonzalez on Saturday, March 19th, 2011
A global financial crisis. Unrest in the Middle East. Earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. Nuclear radiation fallout. Bombings in Libya. A cursory glance at these recent headlines would give any neurotypical person reason for concern at our world’s current state of affairs. However, for those on the autism spectrum, these events can create unneeded anxiety [...]
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Posted in Autism Advice from Parents, Autism and Faith, Autism and the Media, Autism News, Commentary, Parents
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Posted by Brenda Anderson on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
For families of children with autism, we know all too well the challenge of communication between us and the child. Autism affects both receptive and expressive communication skills and can often leave everyone frustrated at the inability to convey a simple request. But Apple has unwittingly revolutionized the autism world with the technology of the [...]
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Posted in Autism Advice from Parents, Autism Support, Education, Families, Product Reviews, Students, Technology
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