An Apple for the Students | By Marcia Kaye | University of Toronto Magazine - 3 views
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The two-year study, which ended last December, found that within six weeks the devices boosted kids’ attention spans, raised their ability to identify pictured objects by 45 to 60 per cent, and improved communication skills in these mostly nonverbal children by 20 per cent.
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A surprising bonus: students who had never been sociable were suddenly requesting an iPad to initiate an activity with another student.
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McEwen suggests that the devices’ appeal may lie in their multisensory nature, with images and sound – and vibration (thanks to the addition of a downloadable app). She adds that the device’s voice app, which is always calm and unemotional, appeals to those who thrive on consistency, including many children with ASD.
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Autistic children develop better communications skills when using iPads, researcher finds
