This was a question from one of the moms that I am using an iPad with her toddler. My answer was 'No'. I have not met an infant/toddler yet that HAS to have an iPad. It is just another tool for therapy so far, just like a stander, Big Mac switch, switch toys, Benik Vest, etc. So no child has to have one but can I see some benefits so far and the answer is 'Yes'. The first few weeks I have been taking some data. Nothing scientific or anything. I did no official testing prior to using or nothing official after. Just my own judgement call from the experience I have had with the child before using the iPad.
The Results for 15 children with a variety of dx
Increase in Motor Skills in 6 including more reaching, sitting balance, and hand use
Increase in Visual Skills in 4 including visually guided reach, visual fixation, visual field, and visual attention
Increase in Language Skills in 3 including more vocalizations and increase in signing
Increase in Auditory Skills in 2 including listening
Increase in Cognitive Skills in 4 including attention span and more cause/effect play
Increase in Social Skills in 4 including more engaging (I was most surprised in this area)
2 children were unchanged and showed limited to no interest
I also observed a decrease in social skills with 2 children wanting to perseverate while playing and limited their engagement significantly.
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