Speech and language are probably the most commonly challenging areas of development for individuals with and without special needs. Little Bee Speech is a company dedicated to providing parents, speech language pathologists, and educators several resources to assist children in obtaining their speech therapy goals. Since school’s out for many students, it’s important to continue practicing […]
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Sensory World–fun, inclusive tool for people with learning disabilities
Sensory World is a website featuring a virtual, interactive house filled with several activities. The company, FitzRoy, developed the online Sensory World to “fill a gap in provision of an accessible website for adults with learning disabilities.” While visiting the website, users will navigate around a colorful house and garden. The website is entirely free and can […]
The Krabat Pilot Crawling Aid
For individuals with mobility impairments or developmental delays, the “simple” act of crawling may prove to be rather challenging. The developers behind the Krabat Pilot acknowledge this and have thus created the unique crawling aid. Unlike traditional crawling aids, the Krabat Pilot provides sufficient active assistance lifting the hips. According to Krabat’s website, “When a child receives […]
Timocco: Games for Accelerated Development
There are many games available on gaming consoles, computers, and mobile devices to engage children. While many of these games may teach some developmental skills, several of these aren’t specifically designed for individuals with autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and more–but Timocco games are! Timocco is a cutting-edge virtual motion gaming system that motivates children to […]
SPEAKall!® application for iPad
Many companies offer several augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to help individuals with autism spectrum and developmental disorders. However, with the increased use and versatility of tablets, the demand for downloadable AAC applications has elevated. Individuals at Purdue University have created an app called SPEAKall!® which can be downloaded from the App Store to one’s iPad. This app was specifically designed to […]