Guided Access is a new feature built into iOS 6 that makes it easier for users with vision, hearing, learning, and mobility disabilities to use their iOS devices such as iPads.  It can help users with autism remain on task and focused on the app that they are using.  It also allows users with involuntary movements an easier way of controlling the apps, as users can be ‘locked’ in an app, meaning that accidental gestures do not affect the iDevice.  Guided Access also allows a parent, carer or teacher to limit the iDevice to one app by disabling the home button, as well as restricting the touch input on certain areas of the screen.  This could also be useful for parents with younger children who want to prevent them from leaving a particular app or game.  ‘Therapy Box’ has produced a helpful guide on using this feature – click Guided Access on the iPad to download.