Recently, I purchased the ipad to use in my classroom. My students became very interested when I presented it to them. They easily navigated the ipad and learned quickly how to open and close applications. I used some of the educational applications during instruction. For example, I was teaching about India. I used the animal application to teach about the different animals that live in India.
When the animals pop up they make animal sounds. The children just loved it. I'm looking forward to this school year to explore the educational possibilities of the ipad in my classroom. Let me know what you think.  Have a great day!


Leah

Research and experience shows that an intensive early education program of at least 20 hours a week of instruction from an experienced teacher can help rewire the brain and influence behavior. The brain is still developing which makes it an optimal time to alter it's course. It's harder to influence behavior when a child is already set in their ways. Sometimes, I receive students who are 12-14 years old, who have been living at home and getting what they want, so that their behavior can be controlled. This is no fault to parents, they are just doing the best they can in their situation. But, at this age it is harder to undo these behavior patterns. 
It is important to keep children with Autism engaged academically and socially. If a child is left hours at a time stimming or playing video games, this just allows them to retreat further within themselves. Some Stim time should be allowed but limited.  
Temple Grandin recommends the book Early Intervention and Autism: Real-life Questions, Real-life Answers by Dr. James Ball
This book provides information on interventions, teaching strategies, program planning and behavior management.


Sources: The Way I See It by Temple Grandin PHD