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 […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Following Directions by Teach Speech Apps
Does your child have a hard time following directions? If you answered yes, then Teach Speech Apps offers a solution with their namely titled Following Directions app! Following Directions is a fun, interactive app that helps individuals learn how to follow instructions through a series of engaging activities. Before diving into further details on the app, let’s […]
8 Exciting Fidgets for Adults
Last week, I wrote a featured blog discussing 5 different fidgets for children with special needs. Within hours of publishing, the article gained a tremendous amount of attention due to the prevalence of fidgeting among children with and without special needs. (After all, children will be children and they just have to move!) As you probably already know, children are not the […]
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 […]
Brili Routines
Structure and consistency help set children up for success. This is especially true for individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs. The app Brili is designed to make daily routines simple, fun for kids, and stress-free for families. So what is Brili? Brili is the “first interactive platform that guides kids through everyday routines–employing best […]
5 fun fidgets for children with special needs
“Stop fidgeting!” I’m sure we’ve all been told this at least once, especially as a child. Children just have so much energy and need to move, especially those with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. I have written about fidget toys many times, more specifically in a post on Stimtastic, a company offering affordable toys for stimming behavior. But […]