Sesame Workshop is the educational nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. The nonprofit is currently serving more than 150 countries with a mission “to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.” In their most recent project, the nonprofit is hoping to destigmatize autism by introducing the first muppet with autism named Julia. The new muppet, Julia, is being introduced digitally […]
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Encourage speaking and more with the Learn My World app
Learn My World is a unique flashcard-type application that helps teach early learners new words and phrases by using photos of objects familiar to that child. It’s as simple as snapping a photo of a friendly face or item that your child is familiar with and recording the name of person or item! While using the app, children can zoom […]
DotToDot: Have fun learning numbers & letters by tracing dots!
The cool autumn air always reminds me of one of my most favorite childhood activities: coloring! I remember my younger sister and I coming home after school, drinking hot apple cider and eating warm kettle corn. Upon finishing our after school snack, we’d rush outside and sit on the crisp, colorful leaves and begin coloring in our favorite […]
New Accessibility Features in iOS 9
In previous posts, we’ve covered several accessibility features available on Apple devices. As evidenced by the iOS 7 update to the gargantuan release of Yosemite, Apple continues to refine each user’s experience with every update. Within the past month, Apple released its newest update for their iOS devices: iOS 9. The update offers new built-in apps, faster performance, improved security, new multi-tasking […]
Camp Discovery: Autism Learning Games
Searching for an Android app to benefit your early learner with autism? Look no further! Camp Discovery was developed by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), “one of the world’s largest organizations using applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.” Although Camp Discovery is designed for children with autism, all children can […]
iSEQUENCES: educational app teaches social habits and emotions
For individuals on the autism spectrum, learning social habits and emotions may be rather challenging. Over the past few years, several apps have been developed to help teach these skills to said individuals. One of these apps is iSEQUENCES, which is available for both iOS and Android devices. iSEQUENCES allows children to practice 100 different sequences about daily situations, […]