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I am new to this group.I have 34 months old boy and girl twins.My boy is diagnosed with ASD and currently taking ABA therapy.My girl is doing fine.We are planning to purchase a house (in sunnyvale and cupertino)which comes under cupertino school district as services are better here.I am wondering which is the better school for both of my kids?Any suggestions?I appreciate your help in this regard.
Thanks,
Apps
She is on the "mild" end of the spectrum and is verbal. Turns four in a few weeks so we are thinking of maybe one for her birthday
Get a really good cover when I bought computers for my daughter I was told get a laptop well Mollie is very passionate sometimes and it comes out in a a hammering of keys that destroys keys and… read more
I got mine through a grant. The granting agency, only services people within 100 miles of Saratoga, NY. BUt if you type in "ipad grants for autism" there are a bunch out there.
I would love to get my son an Ipad, but I can't afford it so I am thinking maybe a kindle fire? Has anyone used a kindle fire instead of an ipad, and if so, what apps did you use?
Anyone using an iPad app for daily schedule? Which one do you like?
I use two apps called irewards and Visual Shedules. Both allow to upload photos for visual cues and my son responds well.
Also what are some good communication programs to purchase?
I spent around 100 on Tap to Talk. The free version is a good start to let you know if you will like it. My school never implemented it as I thought they were so of course it did zip. Buying is only… read more
I'm going to purchase two ipads for my twins to use. I'm looking for recommendations on any apps that may help with some of their current struggles:
Scheduler to help with transition
App for fine motor skills (drawing/coloring)
Speech
Anything on Socialization?
Anything to help with frustration/Aggression?
Thanks!
Apple has excellent apps for Aspergers. A lot of them are free, can find them on app center
My DIL lets my grandson play with the iPad a LOT. I'm not educated enough to say if this is good or bad, but my style is just interaction and talking to him even if it seems that it's not getting… read more
Recently we were loaned an IPad to assist my daughter with speech and motor skills. She has really fallen in love with and and we've seen some really great improvements. Have any of you used an IPad? What Apps were successful for your family? Finally, I've heard of possible grants that are available in order to get an IPad. Did anyone have success with applying for a grant?
I have a 4 year old nonverbal severely autistic child with complex tourettes symptoms associated with adenoid issues (he copes by exhibiting ADHD and destructive behaviour). We got an iPad only a… read more
We are looking to get a learning tablet for our son's birthday in June. He will be 4. He loves to play our iPad and phones. We are looking for a learning tablet that will help him learn and hopefully pick up more communication skills
He is a really smart boy and loves letter and such. We have been looking at the VinciGenius and the Nabi. Has anyone gotten one and how do they like it? Any other kids learning tablet people have gotten and would recommend? Price is a small factor. We can… read more
We have the iPad but we got my son the Nabi and he absolutely loves it. His favorite app is Danial Tigers Neighborhood. :D