29th Oct 2012
About 30% of autistic children are non-verbal. Tablet and phone apps are now making a difference in engaging children with autism, especially those who are non-verbal.
Even simple non-autistic specific apps are allowing autistic children to pay attention to subjects where they normally would not with other media.
Here are some documentaries on Autism Apps.
Local dad creates autism app.
60 Minutes TV program on Autism Apps
Lauren Meatty, Regional Consultation Program, Schwartz Center for Children, North Dartmouth, MA Children's Physical Developmental Clinic