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Parents with questions may find guidance in Questioning Autism? app

by Michael Rose (Nov 25th, 2012)

It's the rare mom or dad who's never spent a sleepless night wondering "Is my kid OK?" Developmental issues, in particular, can be a nightmare to classify and confirm. Normal variations between children may mean that a milestone delay is nothing to worry about; for another child, when seen in ...

Research: iPod touch benefits workers with autism

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 6th, 2012)

We often hear about iOS devices being used in schools and in the workplace, but a recent study from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University shows how the device can be beneficial for those struggling with autism. The study was recently published in the the Journal of Vocational ...

Miami zoo orangutans use iPads to communicate

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 9th, 2012)

iPads are everywhere, even in the orangutan cages at Miami's Jungle Island. As reported by Fox News, the Florida zoo is experimenting with iPads and using them to communicate with their apes. The apes are using a graphics-rich app designed to communicate with autistic children. Not ...

Manage complex medical conditions with iBiomed

by David Winograd (Nov 9th, 2010)

iBiomed is not for everyone. It's a niche app designed for detailed tracking of care management for patients with complex medical conditions, such as autism. Once set up (and that can be a bit daunting), a care-giver can take control of everything related to the care of a patient. iBiomed is totally ...

Helping autistic children with iOS devices

by David Winograd (Aug 18th, 2010)

Autism is a developmental brain disorder that, in some manner, plagues one out of every 110 children (according to the Centers for Disease Control). It's usually discovered by the time the child is three years old. Varying medical and scientific authorities characterize the condition in ...