Using Ipads in special needs class rooms

Hey,
I am looking for information about using Ipad in special-needs classrooms.
Can anyone give me a hint??
Thank you,
Reut

Quick links:
And I repeat what NSjoey said...
A I work with students with huge learning differences. Special needs kids are so vastly different from each other. Determine the need with a professional, then do a google search or search the app store.
Hint add this keyword "site:.edu"
example google search: site:.edu ipad apps dyslexia
B - Here is what Apple has posted:
http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/ios/
C - AppWriter
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appwriter-us/id490076103?mt=8
D - I read Write ( competition to AppWriter )
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ireadwrite/id600843386?mt=8
E - Search for product reviews like this:
http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/50-popular-ipad-apps-for-struggling-readers-w riters/
The link above lists 50 apps, but does not even mention Appwriter nor ireadwrite, nor things like phonics genius , ling apps letter tracing, nor spellingcity.com and their companion ipad app.
I've never heard of Oxford Reading Tree as suggested by others here. Dead end search on the Apple Store.

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