Early learners, especially those with special needs, may seldom sit and listen to a story nowadays. Their young minds yearn to learn and interact with their surroundings. Storybook apps have taken storytelling to a whole new level with colorful graphics and fun interactive activities. “A Parcel of Courage” is one such app that tells a heartwarming story […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
What’s Next – Visual Prompt App
Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications. If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution! What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills. It can be […]
5 Fun Educational Apps by Originator!
There is an indefinite amount of companies dedicated to creating the best educational apps for children of all ages. Developers at Originator “develop and publish the most entertaining and educational mobile apps for kids and families.” If your child or student is learning or about to learn basic educational lessons (e.g. numbers, alphabet, phonics, spelling, etc.) […]
Rocketbook Wave
Last week, Director Brian Norton came into my office and said ecstatically, “Come check out this cool new product we just got!” He was holding a spiral notebook and pen…so my enthusiasm was, well, minimum. A group of us followed him into the kitchen where he then demonstrated how this was no ordinary notebook! In […]
C-Pen Reader
There are already several apps and resources available for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. The C-Pen Reader Pen is a newer device designed to benefit any individuals who struggle with reading. It is a standalone pen that scans words and speaks them aloud and is noted as a “major technological breakthrough for […]
Raindrop Swing
I have written about countless products from Fun and Function over the past several months. The company provides so many unique and often affordable solutions for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, and so much more! The Raindrop Swing is yet another unique solution that could be used for home, sensory rooms, or clinical settings! The Raindrop […]