iTunes, E-mail, and Facebook

It's easy to start an iTunes account with no money or information down. Follow this step-by-step guide.

iTunes gift certificates and allowances can be great rewards and motivators for kids with special needs. If you want to set up an account for your child but don't want to provide unlimited access to your credit card, you can use a gift card or certificate to get the account started. Here's how.

An iTunes allowance lets you provide a monthly reward for your child, without worrying about where cash might be going. First, though, you'll need to set up an iTunes account using the allowance instead of a credit card for payment. Here's how.

If you'd like your child to have an e-mail account, but worry about inappropriate correspondence or cyberbullying, set up a Google gmail account and set it to forward copies to your account. Here's how.

Facebook can be a positive place for teens with special needs, but a parent's supervision is essential to keeping the interaction safe and healthy.

Don't fear Facebook, friend it. The social-networking service can be a great way to supervise your child's social interaction and teach valuable social skills.

Facebook, e-mail, and other social-networking tools can take the stress out of personal interaction for a child with special needs.

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