Gobug was toy created by two students, who won a competition, that require the contestants to create an interactive toy for autism children.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/gobugautism-connects-design-ch-158351

Kevin Sitek, founder of the Lillie’s Pad website and interactive designer. Lillie’s Pad, critiques mobile apps specifically built for special needs children.
http://www.lilliespad.com

Belinda Radcliffe, an Australian clinical psychologist, author, founder, and director of Interactive Feelings,
http://ipadkids.com/app-maker-interactive-feelings-targets-happiness-in-special-needs-children/

Here is my research paper:
Artist Influences Paper