ipad technology benefiting people with autism spectrum disorders
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iPrompts Photo: HandHold Adaptive
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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
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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
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Picture schedules are helpful step-by-step guides when completing tasks or visiting new places.
Photo: Ema Constance
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The Choice Prompt displays images to help nonverbal individuals with autism choose a preferred item.
Photo: HandHold Adaptive
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The Visual Countdown Timer helps prompt people with autism to move from one activity to another. Photo: Ema Constance
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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
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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