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Favorite Apps by Category
 * __ APP FINDERS __**
 * Autism Apps – List of apps for autism and other special needs with extensive reviews/videos
 * Moms with apps – Catalog of children’s and family friendly apps
 * App Tracker – Catalog of free apps
 * A4CWSN – Apps for Children with special needs


 * __ ART __**
 * Draw Free – Sketch and doodle drawings
 * Glow Doodle- Create drawings with “GLOW” effect
 * Doodle Buddy – Paint, Draw, Scribble, Sketch


 * __ ALPHABET – TOO MANY TOO LIST __** – (Letters A-Z, ABC Phonics, Goodie Words, Locabulary)


 * __ AUTISM __** - (also see Autism Apps under app finders)
 * Easy Board – Simple communication board
 * First Then Visual Schedule – Provides positive behavior support through simple visuals
 * My Choice Board – Presents visual display of choices
 * NLConcepts Autism: Sort and Categorize
 * Chore Pad – Weekly and daily chore chart views
 * Quick Cues – Social script app that helps with handling new situations and learning new skills.
 * Routines- Morning routines for kids
 * ABA Therapy Images – Visual stimulation by category.
 * I Take Turns – Simple turn taking app with voice output
 * Austim Xpress – Game that encourages “feeling awareness” through silly faces


 * __ BOOKS __**
 * Disney Pixar Toy Story – Interactive reading experience with beautiful graphics and music.
 * Read Me Stories
 * MeeGenius – Read-along technology
 * StoryKit – Create your own electronic storybook
 * The monster at the end of the bed– Grover book
 * Dusty D. Dawg Has Feelings Too – Personalized children’s book about exploring feelings


 * __ COMMUNICATION AND AAC - __**** (Top SLP recommendations) **
 * Proloquo2Go – Full featured AAC device ($189.99)
 * Tap Speak Sequence – ($29.99)
 * TapToTalk
 * Look2Learn – (14.99) AAC app uses photographs to express wants and needs
 * Grace – ($37.99) Picture Exchange for Non-Verbal People
 * iCommunicate – ($49.99) – Design visual schedules, communication boards, speech cards and more
 * Pics Aloud – Picture to speech communication system. Very elementary app
 * Verbally – Easy AAC app. Tap in what you want to say and Verbally speaks for you
 * Sono Flex – Easy to use AAC vocabulary app that turns symbols into clear speech
 * iLearn2Talk – Audio flash card app that facilitates language development
 * iSign lite – Basic signs


 * __ EDUCATION __**
 * 24/7 Tutor – Language tutor
 * Dragon Dictation – Voice recognition app that allows you to speak and instantly see your text or email
 * Fill in the gaps – Word builder
 * Kids Coin Fun – Recognize and count coins. Give and receive change


 * __ GAMES – TOO MANY TOO LIST __** (Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Dizzypad HD, Cut the rope, Solitaire, Scrabble)


 * __ MUSIC – TOO MANY TOO LIST __** (Garklein, Piano Free)


 * __ OT – SENSORY/FINE MOTOR __**
 * exteria- Fine motor skill development
 * Pocket Pond – Calming routine


 * __ SIGHT WORDS __**
 * Kindergarten.com – Flashcards (most are free) on different topics
 * Mayer Johnson and Smart Baby apps are also good


 * __ SOCIAL SKILLS __** - Many of these are more age appropriate for adults
 * Model Me Kids-Going Places – Visual teaching tool for community outings
 * ConversationBuilder – Learn patterns of conversation in social settings
 * Everyday Social Skills – Videos that teach and reinforce basic social skills for independent living. Additional videos and apps on different topics are available from The Conover Company. These FSS (Functional Skills System) videos include videos on: employment, Dress, Community, Emergencies, Communication, Money, Manners, Socials Skills, School and more. Find them by googling the Conover Company or Functional Skills System video apps.
 * Sosh (Dr. Mark Bowers – ($39.99) – Social skills app designed for teens/ young adults with Asperger’s. A Lite version is available.
 * A+ Super Cliches/Idioms