Many individuals on the autism spectrum often struggle to understand basic emotions. Mindlively offers a variety of products to benefit said individuals. “Our goal is to provide sound, credible, insanely affordable interactive experiences that are an alternative to the numerous ad-crammed, variable quality, free materials available online. We aren’t aiming big– either in size or profits–but […]
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ASL Kids — Sign Language
Looking for an app to help teach your child American Sign Language (ASL)? Check out ASL Kids — Sign Language, a free app available for both iOS and Android devices. According to the app’s description, children learn best “by imitating other kids” so within the app, ASL is taught by children ages 1-12. ASL Kids […]
My First AAC App
Looking for an affordable app to help introduce your child to augmentative and alternative communication? My First AAC is an iPad app specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers who experience speech difficulties. This particular app has been noted as “a great beginner Augmentative Alternative Communication app for young children” by Megan Bratti, MS, CCC-SLP. My First […]
3 Watch Brands for Blind or Visually Impaired
Tick-tock. Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The face clock upon my office’s wall is a constant clicking reminder of time passing; a reminder that there’s work to be done or lunch to be had, and eventually it’ll prompt me that it’s time to go home. Once I’m home, my kitchen’s clock will hint when I should prepare dinner and eventually begin […]
Lifeline: App of the Week
Each week, I am always eager to see what Apple will release for their free App of the Week. This week, the featured app is a text-based adventure game called Lifeline, which can be played on one’s iPhone, iPad and even the Apple Watch! My favorite part about this app?! All buttons are clearly labeled, making it accessible to all […]
What’s the Expression?
As human beings, we often express our needs and wants through communication, may it be verbally or through our expressions. However, children with autism generally don’t understand how to express themselves in different situations. The maker behind What’s the Expression? acknowledges this and has thus developed the app to help children learn to express different emotions (e.g. happiness, surprise, […]