This is an excellent blog post that describes one small student comparing students' typing skills on a virtual keyboard (iPad) vs. a traditional one on a computer. Finding: no difference.
This is an evidence-based app to support speech and occupational therapists as well as special education instructors or parents looking to support their children. It is pricey - $39.99 - but that is less expensive than computer based versions of similar products.
Through this Java Applet, it is now possible to share your screen with any computer or device. It could be incredibly useful for demonstrating a technique in a 1:1 setting.
This app allows for web conferencing and collaboration from your iPad. With an Internet connection, you can now share screens via the iPad much like on a computer.
This app that allows you to split the screen on your iPad so that you can view multiple apps at one time - much like on a computer. It also has Dropbox support, and a Pro version is available.
This blog post lists several apps to use for mobile grading and keeping a grade book on an iPad. It is important to note that some Student Information Systems - such as Pearson's PowerSchool - have developed apps that integrate directly with the computer-based grade books.
"FreeSpeech is a communication tool based upon research in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and human-computer interaction, as well clinical insight and expertise in speech and communication disorders." This free app could also be used to support early readers.
Touted as "the simplest way to make your own interactive eBook" this free program works on both Windows and Mac computers and is a great alternative to Apple's newly released iBooks Author.