Michelle

Michelle, a 15-year-old girl from Northern Virginia who has autism and a communication challenge, received an iPad and the Touch Chat app from The Eric Fund. This software blocks out other apps that may distract her from using the tablet solely for its intended speech output capabilities which will help her communicate more effectively. Her mother said the iPad and app allows her family at home to better understand what she’s saying and what toys, food or other necessities she needs. Because she is noise-sensitive, Michelle prefers to draw and play on her own at home and with friends at school. Her teachers describe her as “loving and caring.”