Circle Connections: Tech Updates For children and adults with autism, who face daily challenges with basic social interaction, the iPad has been something of a godsend. Apple's tablet has ushered in a slew of autism therapy apps that aim to replace equipment that previously cost thousands. AutisMate, a new app launching from New York City-based SpecialNeedsWare, is joining that increasingly crowded field – but its makers are aiming to go beyond the competition with some helpful personalization features. You can use AutisMate to create "scenes" by taking photos of rooms in your home, and then use them to construct . . .

Circle Connections: Tech Updates For children and adults with autism, who face daily challenges with basic social interaction, the iPad has been something of a godsend. Apple's tablet has ushered in a slew of autism therapy apps that aim to replace equipment that previously cost thousands. AutisMate, a new app launching from New York City-based SpecialNeedsWare, is joining that increasingly crowded field – but its makers are aiming to go beyond the competition with some helpful personalization features. You can use AutisMate to create "scenes" by taking photos of rooms in your home, and then use them to construct . . .