Education Apps

Special Needs Apps For Adults and Teens – I Need Your Help!

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Hey, friends - It has come to my attention that API has been missing the mark for a substantial number of readers who have older children on the spectrum. So, it's time to remedy that situation. Many parents are asking for autism apps / special needs apps that are suitable for ADULTS and, frankly, I'm at a...
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Math, Language Arts, Science App: iTooch 3rd Grade

iTooch 3rd Grade App

Schools across America, including ours here in Georgia, have implemented the new nationwide Common Core Standards Curriculum. The Common Core Curriculum provides a consistent framework of objectives and standards to prepare students for college. These standards include special needs and autistic self-contained classes, at least for my son here in Georgia, and I assume it's...
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Create Word Games for Special Needs Kids with Words for Kids iPad App

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If you're looking for a free (I said FREE) app to build your child's reading and communication skills, Words for Kids might be the app for you! Words for Kids, created by Jan Friml, includes audio, visuals, and customization for parents who want to build their own "library" of picture puzzles. For...
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Autism Language Learning: Video Speech Therapy App

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The Autism Learning Language iPad App Series focuses on improving language and verbal skills in kids with autism, down syndrome, apraxia, and more. This is a really great series of apps that has received a lot of positive feedback. They're effective apps that really help your child work on and build their communication...
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Award-Winning ABC App Series: ABC Farm

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Peapod Labs, like many of our favorite developers, started out with the goal of helping those with developmental and learning disorders. Unlike some developers, however, they have a very defined set of values that guide them in their work. You can see these values when you use their ABC App Series. ...
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ABA App: Barn Door Four

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Learnitech focuses on building ABA apps that will prove useful and educational to those with developmental challenges, and they have been thriving for over ten years! These developers work with some of the best behavioral professionals in the world when building their programs. In fact, they regularly have their apps tested by...
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FizzBrain Apps: Fun Educational Apps for Students and Teachers

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We are the developers - FizzBrain! Our first app was the "Look in my Eyes Restaurant" app to help children with ASD practice eye contact skills. We now have many versions of this app, and it was shown on a "60 Minutes" episode in 2011. Our best selling app "Touch and Write" just won Honorable...
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Chore Pad Motivates Kids To Do Their Chores

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Chore Pad HD is a powerful, fun app for the iPad, iPhone, and web that will motivate your kids to complete chores by awarding them with personalized rewards! Each child completes their assigned chores to earn stars, which are redeemable for rewards that you create! Give bonus stars for a job well done...
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Learning Apps: Little Learning Tots Develops Fun Educational Apps

Learning Apps by Little Learning Tots

Little Learning Tots aims to provide quality learning apps and materials for children and their parents. The Little Learning Tots team believes that learning should be an enjoyable privilege and not a chore. Little Tots hopes to bring children back into the love of inquisitive learning. It is Little Tots’ mission to provide materials...
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Hamaguchi Apps: Speech, Language and Auditory Development

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Hamaguchi Apps is a company that puts together highly interactive apps with a team of talented artists, programmers, voice actors, and a speech language pathologist who has over 30 years of experience! Patti Hamaguchi has written several popular books on language and auditory processing problems. She strives to provide applications that are...
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Education Apps

Proloquo2Go iPad Demo – Watch It Now!

Proloquo2Go iPad Demo – Watch It Now!

Who’s Behind Autism Plugged In?

Who’s Behind Autism Plugged In?

My name is Jack Kieffer and I'm a blogger sharing my love of technology at blogs like Cool Gizmo Toys, Greenamajigger, and here at Autism Plugged In where I'm trying to make a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Several years ago, I began volunteering with special needs kids, who gave me much joy and an appreciation for life. This blog is my way of giving back. Any proceeds from this effort are used to support my friends with autism. Read more about Jack or contact him.Connect with Jack on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.