Monthly Archives: August 2012

Versatile Kids Apps – Perfect for the Classroom – Kindertown

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education “The KinderTown app helps busy parents find the best educational apps for kids ages 3-6 years old. Download it on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch and teach your little one something … Continue reading

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Tiny Tap App – Turn Moments in to Games

Tiny Tap is a free iPad app that makes creating content and “games” an easy task. Not only is it very easy to use, but offers a method of creating a quiz with basic data collection on  user responses. Geared to users who … Continue reading

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Tell Time App by StudyPad

Originally posted on On Sarah's iPad:
If your child is learning to tell the time and need, you might like to take a look at Tell Time by StudyPad. Unlike many other Apps that just ask questions, Tell Time…

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AAC Apps for Android | AppsForAAC

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education Patrick Black on QIAT list serv recently supplied this AAC Apps for Android resource developed by Will Wade, OT from the Ace Centre in Oxford, GB. Will Wades lists not only provides AAC apps but also some supports … Continue reading

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Rainbow Sentences App

Rainbow Sentences app, for iPad (7.99) is one of Mobile Education Store’s many language based app. Typically an app thought to be for speech and language, I was a bit concerned about reviewing this app as a OT  however upon initial trial I immediately … Continue reading

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Bridging Apps

Have you visited Bridging Apps website? Formerly SNApps4Kids, this website offers an Insigneo – Search engine specifically for special needs app – its like a Specialneedspedia for apps. Sponsored by Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Bridging Apps provides multiple methods of searching … Continue reading

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Working in mental health? Check out Candida Abrahamson’s review of apps for assessing depression. Even if you don’t work in mental health, I recommend you read her blogpost – always pack with great information and an entertaining writing style! Carol … Continue reading

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How Memory Works & Ways to Improve Your Memory – Are There Apps for That?

This infographic, “How Memory Works” reminds us of the stages of memory for learning to occur. As OT’s, teachers, therapists, or parents, a good working memory is necessary for learning to occur and for recall of  all of our day to day … Continue reading

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My Story – Book Maker for Kids – Gone Free

My Story Book Maker app, typically 1.99, is now free for a limited time. Although I have not had a chance to use this app, it is hard to resist a free story telling or book making app. My Story Book … Continue reading

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New Access App from Panther Technology

Panther Technology has created a new access app for individuals with mobility challenges called Panther Connect. Panther Connect app compatible with iPad is currently on sale (50%) for 29.99 for a limit time (thru August 17?). This app provides alternative direct access to the … Continue reading

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