About this item
While one-on-one therapy is certainly beneficial, for some children, the process of developing social skills, manual dexterity, and educational competency presents much more of a challenge. Fortunately, the introduction of new and easy-to-use technological devices has created a quiet revolution in the field of special education. It was only a decade ago that the iPad -- a portable interactive Internet device -- was introduced to the public. Apple's marketing people correctly predicted the iPad's popularity, but they did not expect how uniquely appealing this device would be to children with autism, attention issues, physical challenges, and a host of other learning disabilities. Today, numerous tablets offer programs that can break through the barriers caused by psychological and physical challenges.
About the Author
Barbara Albers Hill, who holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in education from Hofstra University, recently concluded a career as a resource teacher. She first started writing during a lengthy childrearing hiatus, contributing to Baby Talk, American Baby, Parenting, Child Life, and other national and regional magazines. At the same time, she began to write and co-write books of interest to parents, caregivers, and teachers. Her focus on how-to guidebooks continues today, most recently incorporating health/wellness titles and e-books for parents.
