“Have you ever heard the expression, ‘Necessity is the mother of all invention?’ Well, it’s true,” says Kris Parmelee. Parmelee is an Indianapolis mother of a son with dyslexia, a learning disorder affecting at least 10-15% of the nation’s population. After several years of watching her son struggle with reading, Parmelee founded and developed Lectio, an app […]
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6 Empathy-teaching apps
For several children, understanding and learning empathy is very challenging. However, by learning about empathy, children will ultimately improve their social skills, learn coping strategies, work on positive behavior, and more. While learning empathy is difficult for many children, it is especially challenging for individuals with autism and other special needs. Here is a list of six different apps, categorized by age group, which […]
6 Android Apps for Special Needs
Are you a parent, teacher, or caregiver of a child with special needs? Did you know several apps on smartphones and tablets are proven to be beneficial for students with special needs? Throughout the past year, I have cranked out several lists of apps for covering many special needs. However, a majority of these apps are solely available on […]
ScanJig Pro
The iPhone and iPad already offer many accessible features and apps for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, many still find the need to purchase an additional (expensive!) scanner when they could simply use apps on smart devices with an affordable stand like the ScanJig Pro! According to its website, the ScanJig Pro is a […]
SmallTalk: Free Communication and Practice Apps
Communication plays a vital role in our everyday lives. It’s how we state our needs, desires, and ideas; it’s how we connect to one another. However, for individuals with language disorders such as aphasia, communicating is often difficult. Affected individuals may have trouble speaking, understanding speech, as well as writing and reading. What are some resources […]
Caref GPS Phone Watch
There are so many watches on the market with built-in health trackers, GPS navigation, phone compatibility and more, each costing over $200. However, there are more affordable options, such as the Caref GPS Phone Watch, ideal for individuals who often wander off such as those with autism and Alzheimer’s. Caref is a company that offers an affordable watch, […]