CoughDrop founder Brian Whitmer found inspiration for the augmentative and alternative communication app (AAC) from his daughter. Due to Rett Syndrome, she is nonverbal, but as she grew older, Whitmer noticed she seemed “locked in” and eager to let her voice out. CoughDrop gives her and so many others the freedom to express themselves. CoughDrop […]
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Simply Sayin’ Medical Jargon App
Going to medical appointments can be intimidating and scary for kiddos. Simply Sayin’ is a valuable resource that can help medical professionals explain common procedures and surgeries to patients and their families to help ease anxiety. Simply Sayin’ is a free app that was developed by Certified Child Life Specialists at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. It […]
Learn money skills with Dollars and Cents app
Teaching students with special needs about money can be challenging. Luckily there are apps like Attainment’s Dollars & Cents to help with these 3 money skills: Spending Money, Counting Coins, and Making Change. According to the app’s description: “Dollars and Cents is a great way to integrate functional activities into your math curriculum. It’s ideal […]
Niskoo: Reading and Spelling
If you’re looking for a fun app to help your child read and spell English, check out Niskoo: Reading and Spelling! Niskoo is an educational app designed for younger children to help them increase their vocabulary by helping them learn how to read and spell through phonics practice. The app contains a number of scenarios […]
Family Tools: Family Organizer App
If you’re looking for an app to help manage chores, homework, and more for your family, check out the Family Tools: Family Organizer app. Family Tools is an app designed to help keep your family on the same page. According to the app’s website: “The app is full of tools to help your family plan […]
Keiki Learning Games
Keiki Learning Games for Kids is an educational app for early learners and preschoolers with a learning program to help teach kiddos letters and numbers. In addition to several educational mini-games, the app also features more passive sections with colorful cartoons and songs. The educational games were developed by child education experts to make “screen […]