There are many iPad cases on the market, but few iPad cases for autism exist. For children with ASD, manufacturers have to take into account things like tantrums, meltdowns, fits of anger, you get the point. Another thing to consider is that some of our kids have a propensity for wanting to remove the iPad from the case. But also, iPad cases for autism may want to protect that home button because we’re often looking to use the iPad as a tool, not always a play thing.

Below are cases that I’ve personally reviewed. All of them are good cases in their own right. I’ve had them in my hands and I’ve evaluated them based on “autism” criteria. But, as the Dad of a child with ASD, I realize that each of our children are different, and that means we may have different qualities we need in an iPad case. That’s why I’ve sorted them into the table you see below.

Drop protection? Hides home button? Can my kid remove it? Price (US $) Comments

Big Grips by KEM Ventures Fantastic No Yes 34.95 Optional stand

iBallz by iBallz Fantastic No Yes 19.95 Other accessories offered, including the Lid ($29.95) which I recommend

iGuy by Speck Very good No Yes 39.95 Stands up by itself, fun case

Evolve by iPadEnclosures Untested Yes No 169.99 Mountable to nearly anything, completely customizable access

Ekto 2 by Üzibull Good No Yes 34.95 Easy to put on, looks very cool

Gripcase by Gripcase USA Fantastic No Yes 39.99 Amazingly light and surprisingly durable

iAdapter by AMDi Untested Yes No 265.00 Better speakers, carrying strap, mountable, screen guard, stand

NOTE: All prices are for iPad 2 versions of cases, but these should also fit the new iPad. Click a case name to read the full review!