For children with autism, speech delay, or other communication disabilities, communication is often difficult, leaving them unable to convey what they want or need. Many such children use pictures attached to a board to ask for what they need or to express how they feel. These boards are stored in a book which the user carries around with them. Even when they begin to speak, their language may be difficult to understand, so they rely on a growing picture vocabulary which can become very unwieldy. Touch-screen apps designed for tablet computers like the iPad with easy touch and swipe screens are now giving these individuals new ways to express themselves, some for the first time. Teachers and parents are hailing the technology as a breakthrough, one that can reveal the true depth of knowledge and emotion trapped behind a wall of silence. Please contact us for a list of ways you can apply for grants and scholarships to obtain an IPAD for your child.