3 Apple/Android Apps for Autism

Last week I wrote a featured article on different ways you can participate in National Autism Awareness Month.  (If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, be sure to do so!)  Today’s post is written to further celebrate autism awareness by providing a detailed list of 3 Apple/Android apps that may benefit individuals with […]

The Sounding Out Machine

Looking for an affordable solution to help your child with reading?  The Sounding Out Machine is an app that transforms the iPad into an assistive reading device!  The app was developed by FizzBrain, “a mom-and-pop studio committed to bringing the latest and very best of educational practices into the world of apps.” The Sounding Out Machine app […]

Flip Writer AAC

With so many AAC apps available to help individuals who struggle communicating, it can be so hard finding the right one for each person!  Many go through several AAC apps–often spending hundreds of dollars–just to find out it didn’t work for them.  Last week, Flip Writer AAC became free to download on iTunes! Why should […]

3 Annotation/Note Taking Apps for Learning Disabilities

Individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other special needs may often benefit from using PDF annotation/note taking apps.  Annotating one’s reading is so useful in a myriad of ways and can benefit the reader not only while they read but afterwards as well. For me, reading textbooks, scholarly articles, and more has always been a challenge.  I […]

Toddler Talk: Language Development App

Delays in language development and communication challenges are quite common for individuals with special needs.  However, language development is essential as it “paves the strong foundation for later language, reading and writing skills.”  Toddler Talk: 1-2 Years is an app that helps you encourage your child’s language development! Toddler Talk was designed as a 10-week program.  Every […]

Sticker Steve and Sasha: Basic Emotions

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 […]