The iPad is an amazing tool for any child, but the best part is its complete functionality for all children, including children with development delays and special needs.It’s also a great tool for adults with special needs. For years, people with disabilities didn’t have access to entertainment or computer benefits, as these electronics devices were not disability-friendly. But now that there are so many great iPad apps for children with special needs, technology is much more inclusive.
That’s why I got an iPad for my kids. And during the past year I have learned how to choose the best apps for them without spending tons of money. Here are some of my secrets:
I download flashcards to my iPad and my son loves playing with them. His favorite app is English flashcard by BH Inc. I’m glad that he is interested in learning new words and getting used to hi-tech devices. You can have a look at the developer of that application at http://www.superflashcard.com
Check out this iPad app: All About Me Storybook. It is an that helps kids organize and learn all their personal, basic information as well as their interests, friends, and more using text, audio and pictures.
Here is a link to a video and review for it: http://www.kidsbestipadapps.com/All-About-Me-Storybook.html
If you can’t post a link here, then check it out on iTunes or the App Store.
I love that you wrote “There’s no app that can replace real experiences.”
That is a good message for all parents.
A friend on Facebook shared this with me today
by Lauren S. Enders, MA, CCC-SLP
SLP/Augmentative Communication Consultant/Assistive Technology Consultant:
Assistive technology tools, resources, apps
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I had to take a walk after looking at it for half an hour! We should have gone outside after 15 minutes.
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Thank you for this very informative article! Our community members are starting to use apps to communicate and we will tell them about this review!
Cerebral Palsy Family Network
Its helps kids organize and learn all their personal, basic information.
need help…..
Hi to all,
I have son,who is 12 years old with Global Develomental Delays,I would like to get an Ipad,
If any one know,How to get free Ipad,please help me out.
Thank you
please e-mail me with extra info
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I am from Ontario
You can approach a service organization such as the Lion’s Club, Rotary Club or even McDonalds to see if they would consider purchasing one for you. You may need to fill out an application or do a presentation to the group.
I would like to know if anyone would be able to help me find out information on how to get a iPAD for 4 year old daughter. She was dianogose was langenhan cell histiocytosis when she was 2 years and just currenly finished undergoing her last round of chemo the first of Novemeber. All she wants for Christmas is a iPad.
Does anyone know how I could get her one for the holidays??
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I work as a support worker for disability and would like introduce some a program to anther staff using a iPad as a Communication device I been trying to introduce this as I think this would help assist with some or all the clients please email me any helpful information about iPads apps that would help communicate with the the clients
hola mi nombre es Nilda tengo un nino de 4 con sindrome de down y el neurologo le preescribio un ipad pero necesitan la respuesta de su terapeuta del habla la cual me ha negado la carta porque dice q no esta autorizada a hacerla.La comision para ninos con necesidades especiales me lo pueden conseguir pero necesitan su respuesta.Que puedo hacer
“I am using Jazzy World Tour’s free version and loved the app. I extremely recommend it to any parent who wants their child to use the iPad for learning and have fun while doing so.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jazzy-world-tour-free-musical/id574909527?mt=8“