Youngsters who struggle to communicate with staff and pupils at their school have been given an “invaluable” tool to break down barriers.
Six digital tablets have been donated to Linn Moor School, near Culter, by young persons charity the Khyber Pass Association.
Run by the Aberdeen-based Voluntary Service Agency (VSA), Linn Moor provides 24 hour care and support for its 20 residential pupils and five day pupils.
The school provides specialist education for children and young people with conditions such as autism.
The four Apple iPads and two iPod touch devices will be used to open up the flow of communication barriers, allowing for better interaction and education.
Wendy Milne, the school’s director of services, said: “The iPads are invaluable. The children use them not only for games and entertainment, but also as communication systems.
“For children without verbal communication ability, they can develop communication systems through using the iPads.
“Frequently when using this technology it’s pictorial, so they can point to what they want to say and use this to express themselves.
“We’re so grateful to Khyber Pass for this donation.”
Dennis Black, events coordinator for Khyber Pass, said: “We’ve had a relationship with the VSA for many, many years, and we got in touch following some successful fundraising and asked what we could do to help, what do you guys need.
“We were delighted when they mentioned Linn Moor, as we’ve had a long relationship with supporting the school, and hope to continue that relationship for many years to come.