ipad technology benefiting people with autism spectrum disorders
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iPrompts Photo: HandHold Adaptive
Dan Tedesco, HandHold Adaptive Founder, assists his 6-year-old son, Evan, who has been diagnosed with autism, with the company’s software,
iPrompts, designed for handheld devices. Photo: HandHold Adaptive
Evan and his mother, Carey Tedesco, of Shelton, Conn. benefit from using the portable visual aids on iPrompts because they provide clarity and
structure. Photo: HandHold Adaptive
Picture schedules are helpful step-by-step guides when completing
tasks or visiting new places.Photo: Ema Constance
The Choice Prompt displays images to help nonverbal individuals with autism choose a preferred item.
Photo: HandHold Adaptive
The Visual Countdown Timer helps prompt people with autism to move from one activity to another. Photo: Ema Constance
Dr. Letitia Naigles, head of the developmental psychology department at the University of Connecticut, says since people diagnosed with autism may have fine motor challenges, touching and tapping is a great option
for assistive technology. Photo: Lindsey Cunningham
Using handheld assistive technology software allows for accessible visual supports to help those diagnosed with autism to focus in an easy and
quick manner. Photo: HandHold Adaptive