Magnetic Game of Emotions

Learning emotions can be challenging for children with autism or other special needs.  Fat Brain Toys offers a fun, hands-on solution to help children better identify and understand emotions with the Magnetic Game of Emotions. The Magnetic Game of Emotions features a set of magnets and cards for matching facial expressions with emotions.  Start easy […]

Monday: Helperbird

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Helperbird, which is a Chrome browser extension that makes the web more accessible and allows a user to customize settings to make reading web pages easier. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Helperbird.

AM431 – Finn Goes Online App

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for a fun way to teach your child or student(s) about online security?  Check out […]

Power of 9 App

If you’re looking for a math app to help your child or student learn and practice the properties of the number 9, check out the Power of 9.  According to the App Store’s description, the Power of 9 is an app that is “a math improvement system.”  It teaches many interesting properties around this specific […]

Visual Learning through Vizzle

The visual, interactive learning platform, Vizzle, came from the cream of the crop. Created in collaboration with special education experts at the Monarch Center for Autism as well as researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, it’s a top-of-the-line tool from the best in the field of inclusive education. With game-like user profiles […]