On my continued journey into the world of Assistive Technology, this blog will highlight several youtube videos that show the various viewpoints of the use of ipads and ipad APPs for communication for children with autism.
60 Minutes episode highlighting how parents express gratitude for how APPs for the ipad an other touch and tap tablets have opened avenues of communication for their children with Autism.
A family's struggle to reach their son with autism, Applied Behavior Analysis was not covered by their insurance, therapy would cost upwards of $10,000 a month .... this is how they found another way.
In this final video you met Carly. If you found her story as moving as I did, you may enjoy visiting her website.
Carly's Voice
Thank you for sharing the wonderful videos. They definitely help to put things into perspective, seeing how assistive technology is used in real life to help those with special needs. I also watched the video on Carly and found it inspiring. It is amazing how AAC truly changed her life and opened new opportunities for her. My favorite quote from Carly in the video was, "I am autistic, but thats not who I am." This truly teaches us the importance of child first, disability second.
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