Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Quick Giveaway for Sign To Talk

If you are familiar with Kaufman products for Apraxia, you will love this app! These are the same quality, and portable! The app allows you to track data and set up different profiles for multiple students as well!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sign-to-talk/id492295687?mt=8

This app is one of three from Northern Speech Services- Sign To Talk, Normal Swallow, and Dysphagia.


This will be a quick giveaway- codes expire April 1st, and I want these to get to you in time. I will contact you through Facebook- please check your "Other" messages box.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Apps About Being Different

Auracle Randy

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auracle-hd-randy-kazandy-where/id504832982?mt=8

Randy Kazandy has to adjust to the fact that he must wear eye glasses.


Little Lilly's Touch Book http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-lillys-touch-book/id473492087?mt=8

Lilly is a little girl who has sensory issues- she hates the feeling of just about everything she touches.

My Friend Isabelle HD
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-friend-isabelle-hd/id413678310?mt=8

My Friend Isabelle is a story about tolerance, acceptance and friendship. Two children the same age- one with special needs, one without- are more alike than they are different.

Rainbow Crow
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rainbow-crow/id492175204?mt=8

Rainbow Crow is a Native American story in which a once beautiful crow learns about beauty, courage and sacrifice.

Striding Bird - An Interactive Tale http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/striding-bird-interactive/id504725481?mt=8

A young bird struggles to make sense of the world around him. He meets a bird who helps him discover the true meaning of happiness and self-discovery.

The Artifacts
SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: http://specialappsspecialkids.blogspot.com/2012/03/app-review-artifacts.html

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-artifacts/id467935343?mt=8

The Artifacts is a lovely story about a boy and his passion for collecting things. When it is time to move to a new home, Asaf must face that his many possessions cannot be brought along.

Added 3/22/12

I am a child: Just Like You  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-am-a-child-just-like-you/id495527171?mt=8 
A book about a boy who has Asperger's

Added 3/28/12

Sarah Little Fairy Grandma http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sarah-little-fairy-grandma/id483111028?mt=8
A book for children about understanding Alzheimer's.

Added 7/11/12

iStoryTime Kids Books - Binky the Pink Elephant
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/istorytime-kids-books-binky/id314773855?mt=8

Binky the Elephant embarks on a journey, makes many friends, and learns that being different can be admirable.

Sparky the Shark - A Frightenly Funny Adventure Children's Storybook Deluxe by Biscuit Interactive
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sparky-shark-frighteningly/id478654371?mt=8

A story about self-acceptance.

If you have an app that you think is about "Being Different" email it to me at specialappsspecialkids@gmail.com

App Review: The Artifacts

The Artifacts http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-artifacts/id467935343?mt=8

The Artifacts is a lovely story about a boy and his passion for collecting things. When it is time to move to a new home, Asaf must face that his many possessions cannot be brought along. The discussions provoked and sophisticated vocabulary are appropriate for upper elementary and up-although a younger child with a fascination of collecting should certainly enjoy this book as well- my eight-year-old son and mini collector adored it. While the language itself is sophisticated, the writing style is to the point- there are no more than a few sentences on each page. There are also plenty of hidden surprises on each page to keep even my 4 1/2 year old interested- caterpillars munching on leaves, the sound of wind chimes, dogs jumping up and down in a back yard, a hidden room revealed with a swipe.

The rich vocabulary and imagery sparked conversations with my 8 year old about the main character, Asaf and his feelings- especially in a scene where young Asaf is questioned by his father for capturing a caterpillar and sequestering it in a jar. "How would you like to be locked inside a jar?" questions Asaf's father, as they peer at the jar. Asaf replies "But Dad, I gave him a leaf." When the jar is touched, the images are juxtaposed, and Asaf sits inside the jar in place of the caterpillar, staring forlornly at what he must envision is the "people" equivalent of a leaf- a piece of cake. Caterpillar versions of Asaf and his father peer in at the imprisoned Asaf, and the dialogue matches the new scene: "How would you like to be locked inside a jar?". "But Dad, I gave him a cake."

With beautiful graphics, magical sound effects and expressive narration, I almost felt I as if I were in the story. From the use of lighting to portray the mood, to the dripping of water in the "castle basement, the story came alive. The Artifacts is a story not to be missed- it will remain on my iPad for a long time to come.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Code giveaways for Math Apps by Esa Helttula/ idevbooks


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