Apps For Children with Special Needs - iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Abbott on April 13, 2011 at 5:05pm

Thanks!  I love trying to apps out.  My daughters love the iPad & iPod although I feel like they like them a little to much lately.  Pros and cons some days with them.

What's your favorite?

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Permalink Reply by KCaster on April 14, 2011 at 6:54am

Hi Michelle,

 

Where do I start? LOL!! The features of the iPod/iPad are amazing! The pictures/icons look like 'icons' that you would picture exchange. I'm in awe of the capabilities, Michelle!

 

Timothy - who loves letters - I was able to download the Pic for Pecs alphabet under photos, so he can slide/flip each letter across the screen.

Also, under 'photos' I can split up the pictures under categories, one for 'activities' 'family' and 'food/drink'...

 

I LOVE THE SPINART LITE!!!! This is such a huge motivator for my spinner, and who doesn't like to get his hands dirty! He gets to spin his Art canvas. And, you dip your finger into the color squares and draw your own art while the canvas is still or spinning.

 

Uncolor - it gets him to use his hands more for the kid who 'has' to look at what he's doing.

 

Who can forget, Draw Stars! that one is pretty neat, too.

Bus - for Wheels on the Bus.  Interactive Alphabet  and First Words Deluxe

 

Oh, Teletubbies is interactive, too.

 

That's it for now. Starting out slow on to overwhelm them. But, the iPads make them feel 'cool', too. Rather than the hand held games, they have the iPod/iPad to keep them focused, busy, and comforted.

 

It helps with finger isolation for pionting. We did alot of HOH with that one.

 

I'm a spectrum Mom of two, just like you!! I have boys, though. :-)

 

Take care,

 

Krissy :-)

 

 

 

 

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