Yea something about the tablet or iPod helps them focus on one single thing I think. You know as well as anyone that Autistic kids are so very hard to read or understand. 2 things have belief Noah the most and that's getting him in a school called SELF which will transition him into the regular public schools later. The other is his electronic toys. I'm glad to see your son is doing well

How old is he? My sons 5
Btw I saw this posted on ecf today earlier I forget where but check it out outs normally a $50 app
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Thanks for the app

Riley is 11. As he has grown I have learned to read his frustrations so to speak. He doesn't show much emotion unless he is really hurt. I found that a lot of the tablet and games he plays helps him understand emotion.
He is in Special Ed but the school has a program just for autistic kids that had really tought him how to do school and has he has gone thru, he has actually learned how to read and do simple math. Which we didn't think and were told that he probably wouldn't get past a 2nd grade level academically. But when we got him the ipad 3 years ago and the games he plays like minecraft and robobloxs it has really helped.
It took until last year to fully potty train him. He wouldn't have anything to do with it.
He has done well and we are very proud of him.
He is actually going to middle school next year

Spec Ed of course. I just hope they have the same type of programs.
He doesn't handle change in his routine well at all.
He also can't stand noise.
It's hard but you just have to have loads of patience and think and teach from a very primary level. I am sure you already know.
FYI, Riley is my grandson, he is known as our son though.
My crazy daughter who seems to think drugs and alcohol is ok can't take care of him so we took custody.
He was born addicted and has part to do with his problems but he is a sweet kid
