The iPad and tablet for special needs

The introduction of the iPad and other tablet computers has been of great benefit to children with special educational needs. It had an immediate appeal to children, parents and teachers who found that it could offer so many different learning and play situations. Children now had access to a popular mainstream device that they saw in use all around. Simple apps with easy touch access proved to be accessible to many children who had shown little interest in computers. 

Around the iPad and tablets computers has grown a range of apps and accessories that has widened it usefulness to all. 

Benefits, accessories and apps

• Bright high-quality display
• Responsive touch screen
• Range of screen sizes
• Vast number of apps
• Some built-in accessibility
• Great choice of grips and cases
• Switch access options
• Mounting solutions

The iPad is a versatile leaning and communication device with much to offer across a range of special needs requirements.