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Computers have always provided excellent ways to facilitate learning and communication for children living with autism. Now, with the innovation of the iPad, children with autism have even greater opportunities to improve their communication, motor, and cognitive skills. iPads offer portability and flexibly that a traditional PC or laptop cannot provide to a young child. Since it utilizes a touchscreen, the iPad is more accessible for children who have learning or coordination difficulties. Most children who use the iPad find that tapping and sliding motions are much easier than typing. iPads can also go wherever the child goes, which means they have ways to calm, focus, and learn while on-the-go. The iPad itself has a lot of benefits, but for the autistic child the iPad offers many distinct advantages: Portability A direct touchscreen so no mouse or stylus is required A digital parallel to books or papers Not having to move their eyes from a keyboard to a screen Apps are easily organized, predictable, and accessible Apps help break learning down into discrete chunks and topics A child can enjoy independent learning and leisure time

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Computers have always provided excellent ways to facilitate learning and communication for children living with autism. Now, with the innovation of the iPad, children with autism have even greater opportunities to improve their communication, motor, and cognitive skills. iPads offer portability and flexibly that a traditional PC or laptop cannot provide to a young child. Since it utilizes a touchscreen, the iPad is more accessible for children who have learning or coordination difficulties. Most children who use the iPad find that tapping and sliding motions are much easier than typing. iPads can also go wherever the child goes, which means they have ways to calm, focus, and learn while on-the-go. The iPad itself has a lot of benefits, but for the autistic child the iPad offers many distinct advantages: Portability A direct touchscreen so no mouse or stylus is required A digital parallel to books or papers Not having to move their eyes from a keyboard to a screen Apps are easily organized, predictable, and accessible Apps help break learning down into discrete chunks and topics A child can enjoy independent learning and leisure time

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