Meet Dillan, an autistic child whose iPad helps him lead a normal lifeMumbai, Apr 4(AZINS) It was World Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd and the entire month is Autism Acceptance month.

Apple would like to introduce you to Dillan, who is Autistic and non-verbal. Few believed he had anything to share with the outside world. But with the help of iPad and apps, Dillan is able to communicate his thoughts and feelings with the world around him, which in his words has “changed everything in my life.".

Another video uploaded by the tech giant offers perspectives from Dillan's mom and teacher on Dillan’s journey through life.

April, Autism Acceptance Month, is dedicated to people like Dillan, whose words remind us that everyone should have a voice and be heard and accepted.

One in 68 U.S. children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the CDC.

With more 1.5 million apps in the App Store--and 850,000 native to iPad--there are more than a few ways for those of all abilities to use iOS devices. Explore Apple's “Voices of Autism" collection on the App Store, as well as iBooks and podcasts, which include some great apps like Proloquo2Go which help non-verbal children and adults communicate.

Dillan's apps:

- Proloquo4Text (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple Watch) (AAC App): Text-based communication AAC app (Augmentative Alternative Communication) that gives a voice to people who cannot speak. It offers a customizable single screen layout for easy conversation, free natural-sounding voices in 18 languages, word and sentence prediction, social media sharing, and more. (50% discount on Proloquo4Text starting on Saturday, April 2 to Monday, April 4).

- Assistive Express (iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch) (AAC App): Assistive Express is designed to be simple and efficient, allowing users to express their views and thoughts at the most express manner, with natural sounding voices. It provides word predicting to minimize keystrokes required for users, and features a favorites list to quickly access users’ most-used phrases.

- Keeble (iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch): Keeble is an accessible keyboard for iOS. Keeble allows students and adults with physical or vision impairments to type in any app, and offers many customization options.

You can explore more apps in Apple’s Voices of Autism room which also includes podcasts and iBooks by clicking here.