Paul Hamilton lists the top apps for students who struggle with text. Just 13 more ways to level the playing field!
> Paperport: Note-taking app with audio and voice recognition > Text Grabber: Turn hard copy to readable PDF > Cloudon: Do equations and other math on the iPad > Type on PDF: Complete tests on the iPad; import PDF's form Dropbox > Abilipad: Word prediction with TTS > Nebulous Notes: Text editor; integrates with DropBox > AudioNote: Combine typed and handwritten notes with built in mic to record voice. > Dragon Dictation: Easy to use voice recognition; use "Speak Selection" to read dictated work. > vBookz PDF Voice Reader: TTS for reading PDF files > GoodReader: Offers TTS for text files; works with DropBox > Idea Sketch: Create mind map and turn it into an outline. > Book Creator: Create and share multimedia projects on the iPad > Side by Side: Split iPad screen into up to customizable "windows"
Via Kathleen McClaskey 
Using an iPad with the App Creative Book Builder ($3.99) to create an ePub book readable on an iDevice. View the slide show instructions. 
Wikipedia is a great resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in learning more about topics they are not familiar with. Via John Evans "Fun with Directions is a ground-breaking app, designed to provide a fun and engaging way to practice listening, following directions, colors, spatial concepts, auditory memory and auditory processing. From the simplest of directions (“Touch the cat”) to the more complex (“With your orange crayon, color the large one that is a furry pet and likes to chase mice”) your child can grow and learn with this game over time. Sound effects and surprises keep the game engaging!
This app is a great choice for a toddler/preschooler, or any young child who would like to practice listening to or reading directions!"
. Via Kathleen McClaskey 
From Carole Zangari of PrAACtical AAC, here is a list of 49 Free or Lite Versions of AAC Apps. Here are some considerations when selecting these apps.
AAC App Considerations
> Core word approach or functional language approach or visual scene approach > Pre-made communication displays or create your own > Sentence building options > Options for morphological learning > Allows for full communication including requests, saying no, greetings, ventings, and sharing of information
- from Technology in (SPL) Education Via Kathleen McClaskey 
"Livebinders http://livebinders.com/ ; is a web application which makes it easy for teachers to curate and organise their favourite online education resources (and uploaded PDF / Word documents) in virtual 3 ringed binders, which can then be shared on virtual ‘shelves’ – accessible for free – anywhere, anytime." Via John Evans 
"Recording Pro http://ow.ly/aV6je will let the iPad record the meeting in the background while you still use your iPad to look up documents, write notes or do a presentation." Via John Evans 
"The iPad is a wonderfully easy and intuitive device to use. This is generally nothing but a major advantage – but at times it can cause issues if you have children who share your iPad or are allowed to use it from time to time." Via John Evans 
Have you checked out a book from your public library and read it on your iPad yet? You didn’t know you could do that? Via Sam Gliksman 
Watching movies and video content on the iPad is a real pleasure and can be a great way to relax. 
A special education teacher reflects on Book Creator and how it motivates students who are resistant writers. Here is her story:
"As a Special Education teacher of upper elementary grades, I have several students who are resistant writers. This app has amazing potential to motivate them to write more since the finished product is beautiful, accessible, intuitive, and reflective of their efforts.
I have been using this app with one of my students with intellectual disabilities and what an incredible tool! We took pictures of this student making various emotional faces and then helped her draft a repetition book. She loved being able to record herself reading the pages and willingly practiced and practiced her Frye words and her fluency, without even realizing that she was doing it. She is also happily practicing pronunciation and sentence structure, skills that she would sometimes prefer to ignore!"
Thank you Melanie for telling your story.
Via Kathleen McClaskey 
Revolutionary apps for simplifying everyday life with brain injury
"Almost everyday, we hear of new smartphone applications (“apps”) developed for just about everything — from staying organized to finding pharmacies or restaurants while on the road. It’s hard to keep up.
The BrainLine team sifted through many resources to collect this list of iPhone, iTouch, and iPad apps that could be useful to people with a brain injury — and their families and caregivers. We will cover other smartphone platforms in the next installment of this series."
Download the app chart on this site! Via Kathleen McClaskey |
A collection of resources for educators who are interested in using the iPod Touch or iPad with students. This is by far the best postcard app, and now it is FREE! With it, you can create dazzling custom-designed postcards showcasing your own photos or Bill Atkinson's nature photos. You can send cards by email free of charge, or have us print and mail them for you for a small fee. PhotoCard's large 8.25 x 5.5 inch cards use the highest quality color printing, are laminated for protection, and cost as little as $1.50 when mailed to the USA, or $2.25 when mailed to other countries. 
Teachers today are fortunate to have access to technological tools that make our jobs easier and minimize the paperwork involved in educating our students. Some favorite apps and websites from Jill Scott's article. Via Andrea Zeitz ![Beam Your Photos From iPad to iPhone Using iPhoto [iOS Tips] | Cult of Mac | idevices for special needs | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/9AboEgoTrRCE3KHGE2FF6Tl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
"Cult of Mac’s own Charlie Sorrel explained the magic behind this slick feature built into iPhoto for iOS, but he didn’t spend much time on how to actually make it happen. I figured it might be high time to do just that, in today’s tip." Via John Evans 
"Saving pictures from websites or emails on to the iPad or iPhone is very easy once you learn how." Via John Evans 
Check out this great list of materials compiled by a parent, an adult with autism and an SLP. Via John Evans 
The easiest way to create and broadcast Live audio on the Internet and mobile... Via Kathleen Cercone 
AirServer is a powerful Mac/PC application that enables you to stream or mirror your iOS device, such as your iPhone 4S, to your Mac/PC. A PC version is now available. Via Sam Gliksman
AirServer is a powerful Mac/PC application that enables you to stream or mirror your iOS device, such as your iPhone 4S, to your Mac/PC. A PC version is now available. Via Sam Gliksman "iModeling app is a Video Modeling application designed to teach skills to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. Video Modeling uses video to teach new skills. It can be used to teach people of any skill level.
Video modeling is an evidence-based intervention which uses video to teach skills to children with autism and other disabilities. It can be used to teach skills to people of any developmental level.
iModeling™ app puts video modeling technology in the palm of your hand – you can plan, film and edit video footage for your child on one device. An inbuilt tutorial explains the basics of video modeling therapy.
And most important of all, the technique has been researched over three years by Autism SA, an organization with almost fifty years experience delivering services and therapy to people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month, the iModeling and iModeling Boundaries apps created in conjunction with Autism SA are now on sale!" Via Kathleen McClaskey The iModeling Boundaries™ app teaches a child the boundaries of touch. It uses photos (uploaded by the parent/carer) of people involved in the child’s life. The child sorts these photos into groups. Each group has a specific relationship (e.g. family and friends) and a specific kind of touch (hugs and kisses) designated to it.
This sorting process needs to be guided by the parent/carer of the child. The iModeling Boundaries™ app gives the parent/carer the tool to start the conversation around the boundaries of touch and relationships.
The iModeling Boundaries™ app combines two current models of safe-touch; the contact model, which focuses on the types of contact you might have, and the relationship model, which focuses on the type of relationships you engage in. We call the iModeling Boundaries™ app a contact and relationship model." Via Kathleen McClaskey |
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