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The ipad is beig used to help autistic students communicate. I had an autistic students two years ago. He was not able to speak clearly and could not follow directions very well. He was a sweet boy and loved to spend time in the computer. It was the only place where he could produce and made him very happy.

The assistive technology cited in this article applies not only to autistic children and adults but to children with other disabilities. As I was reading, I could think of some of my students who would benefit from the technology listed here.

Maria, This assignment requires that the links posted here take us to sites or articles focused on the barriers to Web 2.0 access, faced by people with disabilities. To meet the assignment requirement, the linked webpage must directly talk about Web 2.0 techniques, or at least using the internet. A website or article about assistive technologies is useful in general, but it does not meet the requirements for this assignment.

The Zac Browser allows children with autism and similar disorders experience the web comfortably. By limiting access to sites that have been deemed appropriate for children with these disorders, the browser reduces distractions and inappropriate material. And it even works with the Nintendo Wii remote!

Web 2.0 technology has improved the quality of life for many autistic children, however, some barriers do exist. One of the berriers for many families is the price of some of the online resources. Fortunatelly, some less expensive resources are beginning to emerge.