For students at Rich Center for Autism, iPads open new vistas

By DENISE DICK

news@vindy.com

YOUNGSTOWN

Curtis Bevly and Chris Blair pore over their iPads, barely glancing up when someone enters the room.

The two boys, Curtis, 10, of Youngstown, and Chris, 12, of Hubbard, are students at the Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University.

Last June, the center bought 35 iPads — one for each teacher — using a federal grant.

One of the challenges of children with autism is difficulty with communication.

“This gives them the opportunity to communicate,” said J. Georgia Backus, center director.

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