Bottom Line: Designed for kids 6+ who struggle with the speech sounds S, R, L, Z, CH, TH, SH and S/R/L blends at the sentence and conversational level. This app is meant for articulation therapy, but is versatile enough to be used in language therapy and with kids who have autism. Imaginations are sure to run wild, with over 550 thought-provoking, sometimes outrageous, questions!
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***May 15, 2014: Newly updated with SIX new free aps!***
Most people know that speech-language pathologists help work on speech sound production and stuttering. But the field is so much more diverse than that, and speech sounds and stuttering make up only about 25 percent of my caseload. You've seen my Top Cheap Apps for Speech Therapy, and Jenni’s list for Social Skills covers another area. To get every SLP (and parent!) back to school in style, here is my list of Top Apps (all FREE) for Language Therapy. Most of these apps weren't designed to use in therapy at all, but with a little creativity, they can be used to target a variety of language therapy goals. With no money invested, they're definitely worth a try!
Continue reading "Top Sixteen FREE Apps for Language Therapy" »
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Bottom line: This is a must-have app for speech-language pathologists at all levels from about age 9 through adult. Work on conversation and answering comprehension questions, with great data-keeping and customization. Free lite version available. **ON SALE FOR $19.99 THROUGH AUG. 31.**
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This isn't a new app, but somehow I've never seen it before! It's amazing, and a must-have for any parent or teacher with students just learning about cause-and-effect. It's perfect for special education! I'm already thinking about the students with whom I can use it (starting tomorrow!) It even works with voice activation! Those with limited motor control can vocalize to get the app to respond, and SLPs can use it to encourage vocalization or even when repeating words with particular speech sounds!
We know that our readers don't like in-app purchases, and so we work hard to find apps from developers who don't include them. This is one of them! There are no in-app purchases, no ads. Just a great FREE app for learning cause and effect and the power of communication.
Continue reading "Good Free App of the Day: Reactickles Magic!" »
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Bottom Line: A great option for video modeling to help children with a language impairment or delay. It’s pricey, and the user interface takes a little time to learn, but the content is fantastic and a great addition to the therapy toolbox. Free lite versions available for both modules. **ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Series I for just $19.99 and Series II for $10.99**
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