Stimulate the use of vision while working on fine motor skills, communication, and more! This list explores 15 of the top apps for children with visual impairments.
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The modern landscape of K-12 education has challenged educators to increasingly shift their teaching approach – and this includes introducing more and more technological tools in their curriculum. More than ever before, schools are offering iPads, tablets, video conferencing platforms, and other technical devices to help students develop critical learning skills such as reading, writing,… Read More »
Like many pediatric occupational therapists (OTs) in the field today, you probably consider your tablet an essential part of your bag of tricks. Tablets are great for keeping notes, organizing schedules, and assessing new patients. Using tablets, pediatric OTs can access indispensable tools for aiding treatment and development. Plus, few things rival the chance to… Read More »
In celebration of Better Speech and Hearing Month, we’ll be showcasing articulation apps that school-based Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can use in therapy sessions. Today’s focus: speech therapy articulation apps. All of these articulation apps have been vetted and highly rated by your SLP peers. And while some are on the higher side in regards to… Read More »
One of the greatest rewards of evolving technology is the way in which it addresses real-world challenges. Nowhere is this more evident than in the many digital tools that have been developed to assist children with ASDs (autism spectrum disorders.) Children on the spectrum frequently struggle with picking up on social cues, finding the “right”… Read More »
Going to the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for special needs children, especially those with sensory issues. When a child displays symptoms of a sensory processing disorder, bright lights, loud noises, tastes, and smells can cause feelings of anxiety at the dentist. I have been practicing family dentistry for seventeen years and have discovered… Read More »
Looking for a fun new speech therapy game to bring into your classroom? Our S Blend tic tac toe speech therapy game is sure to brighten up your speech therapy sessions! This free articulation activity is full of vibrant pictures and focuses on S blends (S clusters) sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, and… Read More »
