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AT4ASD (Assistive Technology for Autism Spectrum Disorders) is a research project studying the iPad 2 and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Youth identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have deficits in social competence that can lead to problematic social behavior and social isolation. This can lead to a lower quality of life, as well as deficits in other developmental areas such as language and cognition. The iSocial project undertakes research and development to test and advance a set of principles and methods to enable and enhance social interaction for individuals with ASD. The long term aims of the project are to implement a virtual world that supports positive social interaction, enables learning of social competence with transfer to other settings, enables learning of other academic and workforce preparation subjects for youth with social deficits, and supports a community of educators, parents and youth as they address the needs of youth with ASD.

Researchers at Hollins Communications Research Institute have created an app to help treat speech impediment disorders. It is currently in research stages & not available at App Store.

overview of research on technology with people with autism, why technology is effective & how to incorporate it into any treatment program Series: "M.I.N.D. Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders" [1/2007]

"This week, NPR Ed's Eric Westervelt visited a special education classroom in New York City where iPads are being used in a novel way. Students with a range of severe disabilities, including developmental, mental, physical and autism spectrum disorders, are using apps alongside traditional instruments to help express themselves through music."

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