Category Archives: School Based Interventions

Comparing OCR Scanning Apps – ZoomReader, Prizmo and TextGrabber

What’s the difference in accuracy and features of ZoomReader, Prizmo and TextGrabber OCR scanning apps for clients with a print disability? A few great questions from comments of readers inquired about the difference between OCR scanning apps mentioned in a … Continue reading

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The Electric Company – Feel Electric

The Electric Company – Feel Electric app is a free app developed by Sesame Street/PBS that is compatible with iPhone, iPod and iPad. Geared to upper elementary, middle and even high school students, this app focuses on awareness and identification of feelings … Continue reading

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Monster Hunt – Memory Game from Alligator Apps

Looking for a very basic visual memory app? Here is a free one from Alligator Apps (Grasshopper apps): Monster Hunt – The Memory Game  is compatible with iPhone and iPad, this free app provides customization of how many items are displayed, … Continue reading

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Autism 5 – Point Scale EP App

Autism 5 -Point Scale EP is a free app for iPhone and iPad developed by the Autism Society of Minnesota. Ms. Van Dixhorn, EBD teacher at the Sheboygan Falls Middle   this app with me as an app to help with the programming of a student … Continue reading

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