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Dr. Seuss: The Butter Battle Book App

Have I told you how much I adore the Dr. Seuss read-to-me book apps...

Special Needs Apps For Adults and Teens – I...

Hey, friends - It has come to my attention that API has been missing the...

Math, Language Arts, Science App: iTooch 3rd Grade

Schools across America, including ours here in Georgia, have implemented the new nationwide Common...

Autism Plugged In’s Organization for Autism Research 5K is...

Today, April 28th, 2013, I participated in the OAR 5K Satellite event, and I'm...

Create Word Games for Special Needs Kids with Words...

If you're looking for a free (I said FREE) app to build your child's...

The Tree I See Animated Storybook App Helps Kids...

The Tree I See iPad app is based on a storybook created by Aridan...

Communicate Easy: ASD, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD Communication App

Children on the autism spectrum find it a challenge to communicate. "Communicate Easy"...

Dr. Seuss Short Stories Collection: Seuss Characters Come Alive!

Oceanhouse Media, Inc. has brought a classic to life with their Dr. Seuss Short...

RadSounds: Musical Cause and Effect App

By Jack Kieffer

The idea of RadSounds is to take music on an individual's iPad, which is usually accessed via the iPod section of the device, and make it easy to access. The app creates an easier interface and is compatible with the RJ Switch, a switch (or button) that can be plugged into an iPad...
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Education App: Learn With WordFriends

By MarnieWitters

WordWorld has done it again with their new education app Learn With WordFriends! WordWorld is an award-winning show on PBS, and my children have grown up with it. We even own the spelling barn toy complete with animals, we love it so much. Both sons have been vying over who gets the app first! WordFriends is...
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Customizable Keyboard: Abilipad Is A Great Writing Tool

By MarnieWitters

Little authors ready to write can use Abilipad to create stories, write letters, create sentences, or practice spelling words. Abilipad users can create customized keyboards that include pictures and a text-to-speech option. These customizable keyboards give you the ability to create audio recordings and to share keyboards with other users.
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Learn Pre-Writing Skills: Ready to Print App Review & Giveaway

By Jack Kieffer

Many great autism apps available on the iTunes store make it their goals to teach kids how to write. That's wonderful, but it's often difficult for students to jump in and start making letters and words immediately. Ready To Print takes a different approach, focusing on all kinds of fine motor skills as well...
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10 Best Selling Autism Toys and Therapy Products

By Jack Kieffer

Thanks to some folks who made us aware of an online shopping site called National Autism Resources, we are featuring a 10 Best Selling Autism Toys and Therapy Products for you! National Autism Resources was started in 2008 by a mom of a boy on the autism spectrum. Today, the site features books, games,...
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iasku Communication App for Autism

By MarnieWitters

Looking for a wonderful communication app for autism? A picture is definitely worth a thousand words to an ASD child. They thrive on pictures, visual schedules, and anything else visual. Most autistic children are either language-delayed or if on the lower end of the spectrum, non-verbal. A group of psychologists, speech therapists, and developers at n3o...
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Simplex Spelling Advanced: Phonics App for iPad

By MarnieWitters

Spelling and phonics go hand-in-hand with the Simplex Spelling Advanced Phonics app. As we know, most autistic children learn visually. Because Simplex Spelling provides both visuals and audio, this phonics app for iPad is perfect for upper elementary-aged children learning to spell. With 750 spelling words to learn and loads of variations and interactive ways to...
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Picture Learning Cards App: See.Touch.Learn. Pro

By Jack Kieffer

See.Touch.Learn. Pro is a picture learning card iPad application that has a ton of power in terms of helping your child master key concepts, and I'm going to make sure that you know how to use the application to its full potential. And, let me say it again - this app has loads of potential....
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