Tag Archives: occupational therapy

Flow Free App – Available on Android

Flow Free App developed by Big Duck Games is now available on Android. A fun visual spatial app, provides 300 free puzzle games. The goal is to connect matching colors with pipe to create a flow. Pair all colors, and … Continue reading

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DDT Words – Dr. Gary Brown’s Discrete Trial Training app

DDT Words for iPad/iPhone app  is one of a series of apps developed by Dr. Gary Brown using Discrete Trial Training, an ABA treatment method. This free version includes 39 sight words for preschool children and provides customization of word … Continue reading

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New Otterbox Defender Case for iPad 3

I had a chance to see the newest OtterBox Defender Series for the New iPad (3rd Generation) & iPad 2 – Black case just the other day and was impressed with the fit and the smoother style of this case. Having purchased Otterbox cases … Continue reading

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Stress Tracker App for iOS (free) and Android

The Stress Tracker app was created by a team of leading clinical psychologists and researchers using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness principles. It provides an all-in-one personal stress management app that tracks, identifies, and helps relieve your daily stress … Continue reading

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Autism 5 Point Scale EPA Available Again in the App Store!!

The Autism 5 Point Scale EPA, developed by the Autism Society of Minnesota in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, is a handy, simple, free app that featuring a visual 5 point scale and strategies suited for student use.  It seemed to be missing … Continue reading

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A List of Apps for Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorders by Jessica Chase, SLP

While researching social skills apps appropriate for individuals with autism, I stumbled upon an extensive app list entitled “A List of Apps for Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorders”  compiled by Jessica Chase, MA. CCC-SLP on her website Constantly Speaking. A List of Apps for … Continue reading

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Router Aqua App for Android – Free Today!

  Router Aqua app for Android is comparable to the Flow App (iOS) previously posted. Currently free in the Amazon App Market (today only!), this app provides visual spatial reasoning and visual motor challenge for your clients needs or you (this is … Continue reading

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Digital Storytime Deals for June 21 – Free apps!

Digital Storytime is one of the app review websites I peruse for free or reduced educational apps. They have some free apps today only (I am never quite sure how long free apps are available!) that you may want to include in … Continue reading

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More Android Puzzle Apps and Games – For Adults Clients

A comment from Sandy asked about Android puzzle apps and what might be suited for adults with head injuries. Although this is not my area of expertise, I did a search in the Android app market to see if there … Continue reading

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iLuv Drawing Dinosaurs – Gone Free!

 iLuv Drawing Dinosaurs  is currently free (typically 1.99). Compatible with the iPad, this step by step drawing app has 19 different dinosaurs for artists aged 5 years and above. Developed by the same makers as iLuv Drawing People, Animals and … Continue reading

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