Systematic review documents emerging empirical support for certain applications of iPods^® and iPads^® in intervention programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, but these are not a “one-size-fits-all” solution

Abstract

This review provides a summary and appraisal commentary on the treatment review by Kagohara, D. M., van der Meer, L., Ramdoss, S., O’Reilly, M. F., Lancioni, G. E., Davis, T. N., . . . Sigafoos, J. (2013). Using iPods® and iPads® in teaching programs for individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34, 147–156.

Source of funding and disclosure of interest: This study was supported by the New Zealand Government, Marsden Fund Council administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand; Victoria University of Wellington; The University of Canterbury; The New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain & Behaviour; the original authors of this research do not report any conflicts of interest.

Declaration of interest. The commentary authors report no conflicts of interest and are solely responsible for the content and writing of this structured abstract.