[blparent] ipad mini and kids

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

The Ipad is cool. It also has voiceover so you don't need to see it which will help you.
If it is more palatable, buy an Ipad for the family, that way you won't feel like you are giving your kid something he shouldn't due to his age be getting.
I'd also be sure you think he really needs one v, wants one. His wants shouldn't come into play in your decision process. Kids have always wanted things they shouldn't get, remember as a kid wanting a pony or a dog or an airplane?
You'd want to get a real good case for the Ipad so when it hits the floor it won't break. You also want to be willing and able to supervise him while he's on it.
Lastly, if he's got a low frustration point, he doesn't get one of these devices. They are expensive and they break. An accident is one thing, tossing the Ipad across the room because he's pissed it didn't do what he thought it should is another.

Another option you have is to let him play computer games on a traditional laptop. Laptops sitting on a desk are less easy to break.
As for actually purchasing an Ipad, given his special needs, maybe you can get one at a reduced fee. It might fall under adaptive technology given his and your circumstances. I'd look into that angle since money is tight for you. Also, don't rule out a refurbished Ipad


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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannan Zinck
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 9:36 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] ipad mini and kids

Curious what everyone thinks about the ipad mini. I've looked at so many
tablets lately my head hurts. I had originally thought of getting a cheaper
android based tab for my son but, in Canada some of the apps are
restricted. with the ipad there are no such restrictions. My son REALLY
wants an ipad. We have 2 autistic kids at our church and they both have one
and all the kids are around them constantly. I wouldn't even bother with
this one except I see benefit to him having a tab. He NEVER does things
like puzzles, or problem solving activities. However when he uses someone's
smart phone or ipad he is pro at them. I even watched him do a few puzzles
on a phone the other day. It was inspiring. The ipad is certainly more
pricey but, if I compare that to the cost of cartridges for a kid tab like
innotab or leappad i wonder how much more it really would be. Selection is
huge as well as I know apple has a lot to offer in apps. I can see well
enough to operate one. We certainly can't afford one unless we start saving
now and buy at Christmas. LOL Anyway wondering about this thought. Also
keep in mind we are homeschooling so educationally it may help things along
as well. At least I think it would. I just don't know about spending so
much on a small device like that. It seems weird. I spent way less on his
full set of drums.

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Shannan Zinck
Survival is letting GOD take over!!!
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