Leveling the playing field with apps
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An opportunity to level the playing field for diverse learners has arrived. With the use of mobile devices and a set of apps, barriers to learning can be removed and will set the stage for access to learning for ALL learners.
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Teach Speech Apps for Speech & Language

Teach Speech Apps for Speech & Language | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
Speech therapy apps for iPad developed with certified speech language pathologists (SLPs) and teachers. Teach Speech Apps creates iPad apps to help teach prepositions, pronouns, and rhyming.
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Teach Speech Apps encourages learning side-by-side with an engaged adult.


Benefits of Teach Speech Apps:

  • Professional and colorful photographs- Using real images allows Teach Speech apps to be utilized by all ages and learning levels
  • Distraction-free design - clean and simple design allows for focus on the task
  • Affordable apps- Teach Speech recognizes that you may not have a big budget for purchasing apps.  
  • Enriches vocabulary - We start with a base of common words and then add some "stretch" words so the user can learn new words
  • Multi-sensory learning- You can see and hear when an answer is selected, providing great feedback
  • Aligned with the Common Core Standards
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20+ Speech Therapy Apps

20+ Speech Therapy Apps | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
Speech Therapy Apps - articulation, language and auditory processing disorder apps.
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Locate over 20 apps for Speech Therapy at the Virtual Speech Center!

 

Do not miss the FREE App, Quick Artic. Quick Artic is a free IPhone application for Speech Language Pathologists which contains 566 images tagged with titles and categorized by “phonemes”. The application includes ten most common phonemes in all positions of words. It can be used in speech language therapy or for quick articulation screening. This easy to use application features a scoring utility which keeps track of the correct and incorrect answ

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ArtikPix – App for Articulation

ArtikPix – App for Articulation | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it

Co-designed by Eric Sailers, ArtikPix for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch provide fun ways for children to receive high quality speech practice. Children enjoy flicking flashcards and finding pairs in matching. Plus, they benefit from features including recorded audio, voice recording, and scoring. Children can listen to their speech, then decide if it’s correct or incorrect. The result is greater engagement and effective practice.  Artifix 2.0 version is available with group scoring.

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iPad Apps Can Support Evidence-Based Practice

iPad Apps Can Support Evidence-Based Practice | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it

The American Speech-Language, Hearing Association (ASHA) uses a well-known definition put forth by David Sackett and colleagues to define evidence based practices. 

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According to The National Professional Development Center (NPDC) many interventions for autism exist, only some have been shown to be effective through scientific research. Interventions that researchers have shown to be effective are called evidence-based practices. Currently, the Center has identified 24 evidence-based practices.

 

Here is a comprehensive list of iPad apps that support evidence based practice for both speech language pathology and autism spectrum disorders. The table is meant for informational purposes only to illustrate how apps support evidence based practice and to use as you determine appropriate.

 

www.proactivespeechtherapy.com

Kaylee Shepherd's comment, February 12, 2014 9:34 AM
5. Education teachers and therapists are using ipads to help kids with diseases learn. Every student will have different preferences and individual needs. It is the educational teacher's job to find the best "fit" for each student.
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Apps For Late Talking Toddlers

Apps For Late Talking Toddlers | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it

Here are three iPad apps that can offer an easy way for parents to encourage speech and language skills in toddlers with communication delays. "Simple cause and effect apps are perfectly age appropriate for this group. Let’s look at some simple ways to use these apps to encourage expressive language."

 

>  Peek-a-Boo Barn:  " A much loved app by many therapists. A great place to start with this app is to imitate the noise the animals make when they appear. Children’s first sounds for words include M, B, P, W."

 

> Furry Friend:  "Lenord is a sweet furry friend who can repeat what you say. This is great for our little ones working on communication."

 

> Zoo Train:  "a bit more advanced and more appropriate for your 3-4 year old. It’s a great example of an opportunity to use environmental sounds."

 

Thank you Jenna for sharing these apps!

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