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This article provides another view on the cost effectiveness and the uselfulness that the iPad provides in all classrooms, especially for autistic students. It describes a pilot research study that proved to support integrating the iPad into special education curriculums because of the wide range of uses and tools it provides. One of the main points the researcher argued is that the iPad has multiple uses and can replace the many devices that are apparent in special education programs.

This is just the Abstract but if you click the 'Download full Article' it will load onto computer as a pdf. This is an assessment of two studies regarding Ipad's as assistive technology in special education.

This is just the Abstract but if you click the 'Download full Article' it will load onto computer as a pdf. This is an assessment of two studies regarding Ipad's as assistive technology in special education.

National site promoting animal therapy for special needs children. Highlights horses, dolphins, and dogs.

iPad's, unknowingly, have become a very helpful tool for children with Autism. There are pilot studies researching how effective the iPad's really are.

This article talks about how useful ipads are for autistic students. It also briefly talks about a study done in Orange County on the use of ipads with autistic students.

This article provides a list of iPad apps that meet IEP guidelines for children that are classified as autistic or that are developmentally disabled. It describes the goals that are met and even provides a short video of "How the iPad Meets IEP Goals."

This page goes into detail about how and why iPads benefit students on the autism spectrum as well as other students with special needs. The article also shares about nonprofit organizations that have helped to provide iPads for families of children on the autism spectrum.