MIRACLE DEVICE FOR AUTISM CHILD

Autism.. For those who didnt know the meaning is..

“Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behaviour. The diagnostic criteria require that symptoms become apparent before a child is three old. (Wikipedia)

in layman term... Autism is known as a complex development disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person life. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person’s communication and social interaction skills. People with autism activities that include an element of play and banter (http:www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/autism/).

Why suddenly i share my thought about autism? Whether you know or didn’t realize, ipad able to help children who diagnosing with autism symptom. I had a friend whereby her son is autistic. My friend suddenly realized when her son refused to talk after he reached 3 years old. Apart from that, he also having problem with mingled around with his four siblings’ sister. She carefully observes her son in term of social capability and communication skills. With heavy heart, she to make appointment with therapist.  As parents, she wants the best for his son. She make an effort on how cure or overcome the symptom of autism and she knows there is other way to overcome this autism. According to therapist, autism cannot be cure but the only way is to do a treatment options that available to help autistic lead as normal a life as possible.  She makes some research on the autistic and she found that ipad actually able to help autism. Isn’t it miracle? her son now uses the iPad daily as a way to play games, communicate about ideas and even make puzzles. The touch screen and layout makes it more accessible for some children with coordination or learning difficulties, who may find ‘sliding’ and tapping easier than either typing or writing. Moreover, the iPad can be easily carried, and thus is helpful for calming and focusing children who are on the go.

Autism experts like Dr. Martha Herbert an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical and Stephen Shore, wrote the “Understanding Autism for Dummies” agree about the Ipad usefulness. According to a CDC study, means kids have ‘no control over the pace of information coming at them, “ Herbert told foxnews.com. “They are not distracted by context. With the iPad, she said, the child has more control. Shore, who struggled with autism as a child himself, said the Ipad might be difference between communicating with the outside world and being locked into a closed state. Interestingly, he says it might be first of several gadgets that actually free a child from some effects of autism and that additional devices, including those that augment speech will also help. Mark Coppin, the assistive Technology Director at the Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown North Dakota which uses Ipad as part of their special education programs. Ipad lets autistic kids have direct control over the interface unlike a laptop that uses a keyboard and mouse.

Is ipad miracle device for autistic? Everyone has their own thoughts and opinion. As for myself, ipad as same with other devices. Ipad is only way to make autistic focus, creative in their own way. Well, technologies does help them..

 

Thanks you STEVE JOB!!