iPads/Apps - Shannon Des Roches Rosa

iPads & Apps: For Learning, For Leisure, As Tools for Autistic Kids, and Adults. Shannon Des Roches Rosa discusses and explains why the dynamic display, touch screen, and the portability of the iPad can help learning and leisure for autistic individuals. Shannon is the proud parent of Leo, an 11 year old autistic boy. She gives frequent workshops on how iPads can help autistic people learn and play. Her writings and interviews are featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, MacWorld, Parents Magazine, and S.F. Weekly. Shannon writes at Squidalicious as a bloggers and is a contributing editor for Parenting Kids with Special Needs. Shannon is the Co-Founder and editor of The Thinking Person Guide to Autism.