A portable computer weighing about a pound fits into Kayle Coutie's palm and allows the non-verbal child with autism the chance to communicate. Kayle, a student at Bloorview Kids Rehab in Canada, received a Palmtop his anger and aggression lessened. Pre-programmed with phrases and sentences, the Palmtop enables Kayle to let his family know his needs. There are several useful features: a word prediction function that offers words once Kayle has typed the first three letters; and settings that contain pictures and words. For example, "if he clicks 'school' and 'is it time for' it will speak that whole question." Therapists caution that each non-verbal child's specific needs should be assessed before selecting a single solution.
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