Tag Archives: Android

Accessible Instructional Materials Tools to Support Reading

The Assistive Technology Daily’s recent post of an article, “Can Audio and or/or Digital Books Improve Your Child’s Learning Outcomes?”,   from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, not only stirred my interest, but also strong feelings about access to print. From … Continue reading

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Free Apps Friday – Android and iOS Apps

Smart Apps websites has their free app Friday listings available for both iOS and Android mobile devices in the third week of celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Peruse their posts of free apps for Android and iOS for today (4-18-2014) here: Free … Continue reading

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Texthelp Keyboard (Beta) for Android

As an iOS iPhone and iPad/iPod user for the past few years, Android device use and apps are not real familiar to me. I have a Toshiba Thrive I have used but keeping up with apps for one platform much less … Continue reading

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Toca Boca Builders – Free (for a limited time)

For those that work with preschool to early elementary aged students, Toca Boca is a familiar name for the creative apps they produce. For a limited time, their app Toca Builders (iPhone/iPad) is free. Developed with 6-8 year olds in mind, … Continue reading

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iAnnotate PDF App – On Sale

iAnnotate PDF App, developed by Branchfire, Inc. is currently on sale for 1.99 (not sure how long!),  regularly 9.99. A PDF management app, iAnnotate’s features are numerous and well suited to students in upper elementary through secondary school: Annotate with text … Continue reading

Posted in Adults with LD, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, AT for Handwriting, Dysgraphia, High School, iOS, iPad, Learning Disability, Middle School, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Button, Button, Do You Have the Button Board ?

I have a bit of an issue suggesting iPad apps as fine motor skill apps, I consider them visual motor activities with true fine motor skills developed using haptic skills of in-hand manipulation, tactile discrimination with three-dimensional objects. There are a … Continue reading

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Apps to Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Apps for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Shopping for some apps to support the needs of individuals with LD who are middle – high school aged or older? Here an updated, downloadable list of preferred apps for reading, writing, organization, reference material, math, concept … Continue reading

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OT’s with Apps mTool Kit App List

OT’s with Apps mTool Kit App List Updated 6-2-2013 (click on above link for Word doc app list) It’s been a while since the OT’s with Apps mTool Kit list has been updated. Please find this new list at the … Continue reading

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cause and Effect apps, Elementary School, Emotions, Fine Motor Development, Free apps, Game Apps for Special Needs, Geriatrics, Handwriting, Holiday and Special Events, iADL's, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Organization, Self Care, Self-regulation, Sensory Apps, Social Skills, Spelling, Story Telling, Text to Speech, Visual Communication, Visual Memory, Visual Motor, Visual Perception, Voice Recognition, Word Prediction, Word Work, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

More iPad/ iPhone Stands

Tablet Stands                        Providing appropriate positioning for access and ergonomic positioning can be important with the use of mobile devices. A recent road trip requiring the use of my iPhone for navigation, hotel and event searching brought … Continue reading

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AudioNote Notepad – Voice Recorder App on Sale

AudioNote – Notepad and Voice Recorder app for iPhone/ iPad and AudioNote Notepad Android (4.99) , provides an amazing combination of audio recording and note taking that is synchronized in one app. Currently on sale for iOS (as of 5/18/2013) for 2.99 (from 4.99). This iOS … Continue reading

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