Speech FlipBook – Articulation & Apraxia

“Speech FlipBook – Articulation & Apraxia” is developed by Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd. It is free to download and contains one in-app purchase of $4.99 to upgrade to the full version. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and requires iOS 5.0 or later.

A “must-have” tool for every Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher, & Parent is now FREE to try! Use for Reading, Phonological Awareness, Apraxia, Articulation, & More!

Millions of parents, teachers, & therapists have made little flip books of letters & sounds for their children, students, & patients – now you can SAVE TIME with this talking flipbook that is completely customizable to your needs!

It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to have quick access to nearly every single-syllable word in the English language, suitable for all ages:

  1. Pick which sounds you want to appear in initial, medial, & final positions
  2. Flip between sounds or words to create the targets you want
  3. Hear the sounds & words, then record yourself & play it back instantly!

This app includes 16 sounds and 40 words with the option to upgrade to all 2300+ recordings of words in natural speech & 125 phonemes & clusters! The full version includes ALL vowels & consonants of Standard American English as well as over 250 sets of homophones.

So many uses:

  • Learning to Read
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Apraxia
  • Articulation
  • Minimal Pairs
  • Phonological Disorders
  • Dysarthria
  • Accent Reduction
  • Speech Perception for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Settings are flexible:

Sounds can appear in uppercase, lowercase, or IPA (international phonetic alphabet). See only real words, non-words, or both. Select any or all vowels as well as initial & final phonemes & clusters. Flip between sounds or whole words.

Kids will have fun learning on their own or working with an adult or therapist on specific speech, language, or reading goals as they flip through the words. Adults can use this app too for rehabilitation from apraxia, aphasia, or dysarthria, or for English-language learning & accent reduction.

SLPs can generate a word list on demand, focusing on all words that begin or end with a given sound, or words that fit a particular phonological structure (e.g. alveolar-vowel-alveolar). SLPs can use whichever therapy technique is indicated (cycles, minimal or maximal contrasts, metaphon, complexity, phonological awareness, traditional drill, etc) to treat speech sound disorders & use this app to generate the appropriate word lists!

Words are paired with the sounds so learners can see the various spellings that go with each sound. Therapists are already seeing the results of children being in control of this app & improving each sound as they blend them together into well-articulated words!

This app is deceptively simple – it can do so much once you learn to use the settings to achieve the word & sound activities you want. Additional instructions & videos on how to use the app for various purposes are available on our website.

iPhone/iPod Link: Speech FlipBook – Articulation & Apraxia – Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

iPad Link: Speech FlipBook – Articulation & Apraxia – Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

Visual Attention TherAppy Lite

“Visual Attention TherAppy Lite” is developed by Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd. It is free to download and has no in-app purchases. It is only compatible with the iPad and requires iOS 4.3 or later.

Try our professional therapy app designed to improve reading, scanning, concentration, memory, attention to detail, and speed of processing! Race against time to find letters and symbols in a field of adjustable size – perfect for rehab therapists, brain injury survivors, and special needs classrooms!

Scanning from left to right all the way across the page is an essential skill for reading, both for children learning to read and for those with brain injury causing visual or attention deficits. Read the studies posted on our website to learn how this technique works and why it’s so important: http://tactustherapy.com/apps/vat/

This app gives you a sample of the professional rehab and special education app: Visual Attention TherAppy. Visual Attention Therapy provides systematic and customizable practice to train the eyes and brain to move correctly. Developed for stroke survivors and people with dyslexia by a Speech-Language Pathologist, Visual Attention TherAppy offers 2 modes:

  • Test – check if there’s a problem in scanning or attention
  • Practice – move left to right, finding 1 or 2 targets in order

Set Practice to Left, None, or Right to turn on/off a bright signal at the edge of the screen to draw attention to the neglected side of space. Customize the signal to match the training program already in place (red line, yellow line, flashing).

There are 12 settings of spacing/size to customize the app for the level of the user to provide between 24 & 228 items on the screen available in the full app. The Lite version offers 1 size/spacing setting to get you started.

Email results of the test (indicates which quadrant is most often neglected) and practice to track progress over time for both speed and accuracy.

**This LITE version restricts Test and Practice modes to 1 level and 1 size to allow you to experience how the full app works. It is a fully functional app for this 1 level and size, allowing you to try 1 or 2 targets and access emails.***

No outside ads, no in-app purchases, no personal data collection, and links can be disabled.

This is an iPad-only app that looks beautiful on both traditional and Retina displays.

iPad Link: Visual Attention TherAppy Lite – Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

Articulation Station

“Articulation Station” is developed by Little Bee Speech. It is free to download and has ten in app purchases ranging from $2.99 to $5.99. It is compatible with the iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone and requires iOS 5.1.1 or later.

Download the best articulation app on the App Store and learn how to pronounce and practice the consonantal sounds in the English language with 6 fantastic and engaging articulation activities!

Created by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Articulation Station is a full featured articulation application to help children as well as adults learn to speak and pronounce their sounds more clearly. Beautiful high quality images represent target words to be practiced in fun-filled activities with the assistance of a Speech-Language Pathologist, teacher or parent.

Articulation Station is the only articulation application offering practice at the WORD, SENTENCE and STORY levels all in one app! These activities are so fun your kids will love practicing their sounds and forget they are actually “working” on their articulation.

Each of the 22 sound programs target sounds in the initial, medial and final positions of words, sentences and stories. The majority of sounds (p,b,m,d,n,t,k,g,f,v,ch,j,z,sh,th) have 60 target words each. The l,r and s sound programs target blends as well. Additionally the r sound program has ALL the vocalic r’s!

ARTICULATION STATION FEATURES:

  • Quick tips for teaching each sound
  • 20 target words per sound position (initial, medial, final)
  • Beautiful high quality images
  • Create custom word lists
  • Shuffle multiple sounds
  • Flashcard activity
  • Matching activity
  • Rotating Sentences (like carrier phrases)
  • Unique Sentences
  • Level 1 stories with picture prompts and comprehension questions
  • Level 2 stories with comprehension questions
  • In depth Scoring and data tracking for each child/student
  • Student profiles
  • Group sessions (Up to 6 students at one time!)
  • Voice recording and playback feature for monitoring responses
  • Save audio recordings
  • Backup and restore your data

When ALL SOUNDS have been purchased:

  • ADD YOUR OWN IMAGES!
  • Over 1,200 target words
  • 96 Rotating Sentences
  • Over 1300 Unique Sentences
  • 96 Level 1 stories
  • 96 Level 2 stories

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

FLASHCARDS

Beautiful, easy to interpret, real life images with audio reinforcement.

MATCHING GAME

Exciting matching game that will keep everyone entertained!

ROTATING SENTENCES

Fixed sentence loaded with target sounds and paired with rotating target words.

UNIQUE SENTENCES

A new sentence for every target word with an average of three target sounds per sentence.

LEVEL 1 STORIES

Short, silly rhymes for each sound position with multiple target words, pictures and comprehension questions.

LEVEL 2 STORIES

Short, creative stories for each sound
position with multiple target words and comprehension questions.

iPhone/iPod Link: Articulation Station – Little Bee Speech

iPad Link: Articulation Station – Little Bee Speech

Dark Frontier Free

“Dark Frontier Free” is developed by Sea Ape. It is free to download and contains in-app purchases. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPod touch (5th generation) and requires iOS 4.0 or later.

Endless waves of hordes to destroy on three different maps! Survive the waves to unlock new heroes and powers.
Hire your heroes, prepare your weapons and use all your power to defeat the incoming enemies.

Combat against, zombies, goblins, orcs, ogres, skeletons, spiders, and more!

Compatible with iphone 4 and up, Ipad 2 and up

Highlights:

  • Three different maps
  • 38 types of enemies, including 9 bosses
  • Over 30 types of heroes
  • Traps, walls and amazing powers
  • Unlimited levels
  • Unique music and sound
  • High quality 3d graphics

IN APP PURCHASES: The in app purchases are completely optional. You can definitely play the game without them.

Dark Frontier Premium vs Free:

  • Premium: 9 maps with 90 unique levels. Each Level is a different challenge
  • Free: Try to survive as much as you can the incoming waves of hordes on three different maps

iPhone/iPod Link: Dark Frontier Free – Sea Ape

iPad Link: Dark Frontier Free – Sea Ape

PBS KIDS Video

“PBS KIDS Video” is developed by PBS KIDS. It is free to download and has no in-app purchase. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and requires iOS 4.3 or later.

Watch videos from your favorite PBS KIDS television series anytime, anywhere (in the USA). “PBS KIDS Video” features more than 1,000 videos from over a dozen top PBS KIDS television series, including Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Dinosaur Train, SUPER WHY!, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Sesame Street and Wild Kratts.

  • A Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Winner (2013)
  • A Cynopsis Kids !magination Award Winner for Best Educational App (2012)

CHILD-SAFE

The app provides a safe, child-friendly viewing experience for all ages. Kids can easily browse and watch videos at home, on the road, or anywhere with a 3G or WiFi connection.

NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK

Every week, the app will introduce your child to a new “Weekly Pick,” a set of fun educational videos that will engage him or her in reading, science, math and more.

PARENT RESOURCES

The app also includes features that parents can access by sliding the “i-bar” to the right:

  • Access your local PBS station TV schedule.
  • Tap the heart icon to add a show to your child’s favorites list.
  • Share videos via email, Facebook or Twitter.
  • Learn more about a TV series, such as intended age and learning goals.
  • Download related PBS KIDS apps.
  • Buy shows from iTunes or PBS KIDS Shop.

GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

The PBS KIDS videos may only be viewed from within the United States. This is due to restrictions on PBS’s license to offer this service.

ABOUT THIS APP

PBS KIDS Video is a key part of PBS KIDS’ commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment—wherever kids are. More PBS KIDS videos may also be found online at pbskids.org/video. You can support PBS KIDS through the selection of other apps and TV shows available in the iTunes Store.

iPhone/iPod Link: PBS KIDS Video – PBS KIDS

iPad Link: PBS KIDS Video – PBS KIDS

ChoreMonster: make chores fun for kids!

“ChoreMonster: make chores fun for kids!” is developed by ChoreMonster. It is free to download and has no in-app purchases. It is compatible with the iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone and requires iOS 6.0 or later.

ChoreMonster makes chores fun by engaging and rewarding your kids!

  • Kids earn points by completing their chores
  • Earn rewards like ice cream, an hour of Xbox, or a camping trip
  • Win monsters at the Monster Carnival (over 250 available, more being added monthly!)
  • Parents manage their children’s chores and the rewards they can earn
  • Takes the tension out of household chores

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what ChoreMonster users are saying:

“Set the kids up on @ChoreMonster. So far it’s a hit in the household with K wanting to complete a week’s worth of chores by 8:00 am.”

“Incredible things happening since I installed @ChoreMonster app. My boys can’t wait to help around the house!”

“Day one of using @ChoreMonster and the kids were pumped…woke up early to log on and asked for more chores when I tucked them in.”

…or these popular publications:

“We now give fewer ultimatums, engage in less browbeating, and have more time to relax…with the kids!” — Mister Mom Blog

ChoreMonster “…makes it more likely that the trash can is emptied, the toys are put away, and the vegetables are consumed…” — The New York Times

“The makers of ChoreMonster have worked hard to get the app accessible for younger hands and minds.” — Geek Dad/Wired Magazine

We’ve been covered by Mashable, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and more.

ChoreMonster is best for ages 4 through 12, but works with ages 3 through 15. If you need help teaching your kids how to do chores, check out our companion app, ChorePicker.

Your kids will beg to do their chores! Download ChoreMonster today.

iPhone/iPod Link: ChoreMonster: make chores fun for kids! – ChoreMonster

iPad Link: ChoreMonster: make chores fun for kids! – ChoreMonster

Learning Patterns – Help Kids Develop Critical Thinking and Pattern Recognition Skills

“Learning Patterns – Help Kids Develop Critical Thinking and Pattern Recognition Skills” is developed by Innovative Mobile Apps. It is free to download and contains ten in-app purchases, one costing $1.99 and the other nine are $0.99 each. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and requires iOS 6.1 or later.

“This app is the gold standard if you want to help your little one
learn how to have fun while learning patterns.” Sonja – mom and teacher

Learning Patterns helps your child develop critical thinking and
mental reasoning skills thus expanding a very important part of
their mind. Plus, even adults will have fun playing with this app
at the more advanced levels. 🙂

Approved by parents, teachers, and kids the world over.

Learning Patterns is an exciting interactive game that helps
you learn how to recognize and complete patterns all with
just the touch of your finger. Pattern recognition and
completion represents an important developmental skill
for kids of all ages.

The interface is so easy to use that even a toddler will
delight in moving their first objects around the page.

The app supports two modes to learning patterns.

In the first mode, you decide the type of objects you want
to use to learn to recognize patterns such as numbers, letters,
images, etc. Once you start, the app will start with the most
basic patterns such as ABABAB and it automatically increases
the difficulty based on the users skills. The difficulty increases
in two ways. First, the patterns get increasingly difficulty.
Second, the missing tile moves from the last place to the
second place and later the last two tiles are missing.

The second mode allows you to zero in on specific patterns
and lets students master that pattern with a huge variety of
different images.

The patterns included in this app are:

ABABAB
AABBAA
ABBABB
AABAAB
AAABBB
ABCABC
ABCDAB
ABCCBA

IF there are other types of patterns you would like us to add
please let us know and we can easily get them added.

In total, the app focuses on 8 unique patterns and includes
3 levels of difficulty for each pattern like this:
ABABA?
A?ABAB
ABAB??

The app also comes with over 25 unique collections of items
to learn patterns. This way you can learn patterns by letters,
numbers, colors, shapes, dots, balloons, hats, fruits, vegetables,
animals, vehicles, etc.

The huge variety of patterns and collections means that there are
almost an infinite way of learning patterns which ensures to keep
kids excited and engaged vs. getting bored by always staring at
the same content.

Not only that, at the end of every session you automatically get a
beautiful summary to see exactly how your little one did.

HEROIC SUPPORT

Heroic Support is not just what we do. It’s really what makes us, well, us.
It’s that drive to make a difference in your life – no matter how big or small.
Really, it’s our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime
of fun and learning.

Have questions? We are here to help. Email us at support@alligatorapps.com

iPhone/iPod Link: Learning Patterns – Help Kids Develop Critical Thinking and Pattern Recognition Skills – Innovative Mobile Apps

iPad Link: Learning Patterns – Help Kids Develop Critical Thinking and Pattern Recognition Skills – Innovative Mobile Apps

Lazoo: Squiggles!

“Lazoo: Squiggles!” is developed by Lazoo Worldwide, Inc. It is free to download and contains no in-app purchases. It is only compatible with the iPad and requires iOS 5.0 or later.

Pictures come to life with “Squiggles!”, a revolutionary new educational drawing app for young children.

A child’s simple hand-drawn squiggle can become a bird’s nest, rocket smoke, cotton candy, sheep’s wool, a curly beard, and more! Simply squiggle away to complete Lazoo’s internationally award-winning art. Then hit the GO button and watch drawings soar, pulsate, move, twirl, and multiply.

Save your child’s creations in the app, then upload them to Lazoo’s secure digital treasure chest or email them to family and friends!

Includes an amazing interactive storybook and animated short featuring Lazoo’s adorable characters, Bobu and Miku, who model creative thinking and encourage children to use their imaginations and “color outside the lines.”

Features:

  • 15 unique “living” animated drawing pages
  • Drawing palette including stickering, chalk, mystery color, ketchup tool, and more
  • Animated short with Bobu and Miku

Education:
“Squiggles!” is based on Lazoo’s “Hands On! Mind On!” curriculum, developed in conjunction with top educational experts. Lazoo apps are designed to:

  • build divergent thinking skills
  • foster problem solving skills including implementing, evaluating, communicating, and revising creative ideas
  • assist a child in becoming comfortable with uncertainty
  • encourage a resilient approach to play and creative problem solving so that a child learns persistence
  • support the kind of appropriate risk-taking in play and thinking that inspires creativity
  • encourage an interest in, and openness to, emotion in both play and thinking

iPad Link: Lazoo: Squiggles! – Lazoo Worldwide, Inc

Category TherAppy Lite

“Category TherAppy Lite” is developed by Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd. It is free to download and has no in-app purchases. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad and requires iOS 4.3 or later.

See for yourself how the most powerful and comprehensive app available for teaching categorization skills for speech therapy, special education, and stroke rehab works for FREE!

Category TherAppy Lite gives you a preview of the nearly 700 words and 70 categories included in Category TherAppy.

Try out each of four activities:

  • Find
  • Classify
  • Add One
  • Exclude

See a sample of all three levels: Concrete Categories, Subcategories, & Abstract Categories

3 exercises in each mode and difficulty give you 36 unique trials in this Lite version. Thousands of unique trials are included in the full version!

This professional speech therapy app is so versatile – it can go from a simple activity such as “Find the animal” up to “Find the one that doesn’t belong” for a selection of abstract categories such as “cold things”, requiring inferencing and reasoning to figure out how the items are alike before knowing which item to exclude. Hints are built-in to enable independent practice.

Items can be presented as words, pictures, or both with each word pronounced in real speech with a neutral North American accent. WIth the words and speech paired together, users can improve their reading skills or choose to challenge themselves with only one mode of presentation.

As with all the TherAppy apps (Language TherAppy, Visual Attention TherAppy, and Spaced Retrieval TherAppy), scoring is automated with a detailed email summary of results!

The app is completely operated with a simple touch gesture for students and patients with limited physical dexterity.

This app is perfect for adult rehab with a clean interface, real photos, and functional vocabulary. Child-friendly mode turns this app into a wonderful tool for elementary schools and pediatric therapy.

Works on every size of iOS device with full Retina support.

No Ads, No In-App Purchases, No Personal Info Collected, Links can be Disabled.

Sample the power of Category TherAppy with Category TherAppy Lite!

iPhone/iPod Link: Category TherAppy Lite – Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.

iPad Link: Category TherAppy Lite – Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.