Smart Apps For Kids

Review: LinguaPix — great for developing expressive language

 

 

Bottom Line: A comprehensive expressive language app good for speech-language pathologists, useful for all ages. The data collection and content make it a good buy, and a free version (with one deck free) allows the user to try it before committing to the full price. **On sale 20 percent off through Dec. 28.**

Review: MyTalk Tools AAC offers customized option for those with communication challenges

 

 

Bottom Line: A comprehensive, customizable AAC app for people of all ages with communication challenges. It has great functionality without being too hard to use, and can be easily synced across devices with a user account. Top Pick!

Review: RocketKeys — a great option for AAC

 

 

Bottom line: A text-only AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app for those with speech disabilities. Easy to use and customize. The app comes with four Acapela voices, five keyboards, and text prediction that was based on an analysis of 9 million tweets — all of which can be adjusted to users' physical needs and abilities. 

Review: SnapWordsA — Learn, play, and be quizzed on visual sight words

 

 

 Bottom Line: A wonderful sight word app that uses visuals, games, and rewards to engage a learner in memorizing sight words for reading.  It has a variety of game options to practice the words, but it has a limited number of words and levels.  Although the words are basic sight words, this app can be engaging for older children who are struggling readers.

 

Review: Auditory Processing Studio helps kids with listening skills!

 

 

Bottom Line: Another solid app for speech-language pathologists, it’s also useful for parents to help children practice listening, and for teachers targeting phonological awareness activities. The drum kit reward system is also very fun. [Smart Apps For Kids assumes no responsibility for kids who insist on a real drum kit after using this app.]