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iPad – a Tool to Improve Quality of Life for the Child and the Family

Noa Nitzan - Occupational Therapist, Technology Consulting Center, Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel

2014

The iPad is a device that can help children and adults with communication problems, a range of motor difficulties, or various cognitive difficulties. Using this tool, they can acquire personal and social skills and integrate in the community on a normative level, and thus make progress. The article describes the iPad as a tool for self-expression, the implications of its use for the entire family, and its use as an integrative and supportive tool, at school and in leisure time.

 

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    All disabilities

  • Topics:

    Family
    Technology

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    General public, Professionals

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