Should I Give My Autistic Child an iPad?

August 6, 2025

An iPad can be a valuable tool for children with autism, but it depends on how it’s used. Many children with autism benefit from using iPads for communication, learning, and entertainment. Apps designed for autism can help with everything from speech development to social skills and emotion recognition. They can also offer interactive activities that hold your child’s attention and reduce frustration.

However, it’s important to use the iPad purposefully. Setting clear boundaries and limiting screen time is essential to prevent over-reliance on the device. It should be just one part of a balanced therapy and education plan that includes other strategies like ABA therapy, which focuses on teaching skills and improving behavior.

At Little Rays ABA, we use a combination of technology and evidence-based ABA strategies to support your child’s development. If you’re considering using an iPad as part of your child’s therapy, we can help create a plan that incorporates this tool effectively.

Wondering how to integrate technology into your child’s ABA therapy in Florida?

SOURCES:

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/tablets-autistic-children-helpful/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5004059/

https://myasdf.org/project/ipad-for-kids-program/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10442849/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10400435.2018.1463575

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