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A popular gadget that has made it’s way into the hands of consumers is assisting in the learning process for children who suffer from Autism. 

Akron Children’s Hospital’s speech language pathologists say they’re seeing results when using the iPad to communicate with children.

“The iPad gives them a tool that is predictable and it’s stable, it’s always the same, they know where to go, they know how to navigate it,” Lisa Gonidakis said, speech language pathologist.

“They get that feedback without the surprises and lack of predictability that they get with people.”

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