Been thinking of getting an ipad or something simular for my boy. He is just now in 1st grade but he's in a class with mainly k students so i'm struggling to find the right educational games. Any Hits?? He is currently on the spectrum. shows aspergers at home and selective mute at school on top of ad-hd. He is also 8 years old. He also shuts me out when i try to school him or goes into complete meltdown because i can't help him understand what i mean. all though i do admit the latter is on me iā¦ read more
I looked into this some time ago. I found out autism has been embraced by the Apple Company or the other way around. Any way androids just don't have the same to offer yet. Long story short we got i phones for both my 21 yr high functioning son and 11yr Autistic daughter. Both have had no problem getting use to using. What they can not figure out on their own friends have been more than happy to help. I find it kind of interesting the more interest to a game or toy the other nt type are more likely to display tolerance in order to have a chance to share. So it can be a social assistant as well.
We have android... it's really a personal preference.
i'm just looking for something to entertain him as well as sort of tutor program as well i've been thinking maybe he needs the kindle so i can set parental controls. but i'm also worried about him breaking it if he gets frustrated because he is not likely to ask for help.
bridgingapps.org has been recommended to me by two different professionals, although I haven't tried it yet.