Dr. Gary Brown has over 40 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist specializing in autism. He maintains a research program exploring the causes of autism and has applied his “knowledge to the development of apps for children with special needs.” One app out of a series is called Autism / DTT Colors by […]
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5 Fun Turkey Day Apps for the Kiddos!
Happy Thanksgiving, all! For many, Thanksgiving is the only day of the year all loved ones are able to gather and give thanks. However, for many individuals with autism or other special needs, social gatherings can trigger a lot of stress and anxiety. To reduce the risk of breakdowns, I thought I’d provide a festive list of […]
7 Google extensions & apps for learning disabilities
Several students with learning disabilities are able to complete their work along with their peers, the only difference is they may need tools to help them complete certain tasks. In several posts, I’ve written about different smartphone and tablet apps that may benefit these students. However, completing studious tasks (e.g. word processing, reading, etc.) tends to be easier […]
Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children
Sesame Workshop is the educational nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. The nonprofit is currently serving more than 150 countries with a mission “to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.” In their most recent project, the nonprofit is hoping to destigmatize autism by introducing the first muppet with autism named Julia. The new muppet, Julia, is being introduced digitally […]
Encourage speaking and more with the Learn My World app
Learn My World is a unique flashcard-type application that helps teach early learners new words and phrases by using photos of objects familiar to that child. It’s as simple as snapping a photo of a friendly face or item that your child is familiar with and recording the name of person or item! While using the app, children can zoom […]
5 Halloween Apps for Your Kiddos!
Witches, monsters, and ghosts—oh my! It’s that time of year again, the time children carve silly faces into pumpkins and play pretend in their favorite costumes. With autumn now in full swing, many children love participating in the spooktacular activities of the holiday. When children aren’t carving pumpkins or trick-or-treating, they’re likely wanting to play on a smartphone or tablet. In […]