{"id":9412,"date":"2013-04-18T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wrightslaw.com\/blog\/?p=9412"},"modified":"2016-10-04T12:48:17","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T16:48:17","slug":"great-apps-for-kids-check-it-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrightslaw.com\/blog\/great-apps-for-kids-check-it-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring AT Options? Check Out These Apps!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_pop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/gallery\/share-button-gray.png\" style=\"border:0px\" alt=\"Share\" \/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\",\"StumbleUpon\",\"Digg\",\"Reddit\",\"Bebo\",\"Delicious\");var hupso_icon_type = \"labels\";var hupso_background=\"#FFFFFF\";var hupso_border=\"#FFFFFF\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"wrightslaw\";var hupso_url=\"\";var hupso_title=\"Exploring%20AT%20Options%3F%20Check%20Out%20These%20Apps%21\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 5px 20px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wrightslaw.com\/nltr\/img\/ipad.boy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"120\" \/>Exploring AT options or looking for good apps for your kids?\u00a0 Effectively finding and utilizing the best technology is easier said than done.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)<\/span> has recently stepped in to alleviate the problem, releasing a number of time-saving resources to help you locate the best apps for your students.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, use these articles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncld.org\/students-disabilities\/assistive-technology-education\/assistive-technology-ten-tips-help-your-child-ld?utm_source=newsletter_january_23_2013&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_campaign=ldnews\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Assistive Technology: 10 Tips to Help Your Child Work Around a Learning Disability<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncld.org\/ld-insights\/entry\/1\/351?utm_source=newsletter_january_23_2013&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_campaign=ldnews\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">There&#8217;s an app for that! But is it right for you?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn what to consider. Familiarize yourself with the latest available technology. Share your recommendations or reviews in comments.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Explore the <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\/tools\/tech-finder?\">Tech FInder at Understood.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">NCLD&#8217;s<\/span> top mobile app picks for specific learning disabilities:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncld.org\/students-disabilities\/assistive-technology-education\/apps-students-ld-dyslexia-reading-difficulties?utm_source=newsletter_january_23_2013&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_campaign=ldnews\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps to Help Students With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncld.org\/students-disabilities\/assistive-technology-education\/apps-students-ld-dyscalculia-math-difficulties?utm_source=newsletter_january_23_2013&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_campaign=ldnews\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps to Help Students With Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncld.org\/students-disabilities\/assistive-technology-education\/apps-students-ld-dysgraphia-writing-difficulties?utm_source=newsletter_january_23_2013&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_campaign=ldnews\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps to Help Students With Dysgraphia and Writing Difficulties<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncld.org\/students-disabilities\/assistive-technology-education\/apps-students-ld-organization-study?utm_source=newsletter_january_23_2013&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_campaign=ldnews\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps for Students With LD: Organization and Study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From the International Dyslexia Association, <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.interdys.org\/index.htm\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">IDA<\/span><\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.interdys.org\/CheesmanAppChat122013.htm\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Dr. Elaine Cheesman&#8217;s App Chat: Word Games and Logic Puzzles<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">More Apps<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Not an endorsement) &#8211; just a listing for you to check out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teleread.com\/education\/50-best-ipad-apps-for-users-with-reading-disabilities\/\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">50 Best iPad Apps for Users with Reading Disabilities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spectronicsinoz.com\/article\/apps-for-literacy-support#Reading-Support\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps for Literacy Support<\/span><\/a> &#8211; Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technologies<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dyslexiahelp.umich.edu\/tools\/apps\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities<\/span><\/a> &#8211; University of Michigan Dyslexia Help<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachthought.com\/apps-2\/1-of-the-best-special-needs-apps-of-2012\/\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">13 of the best special needs apps of 2012<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A comprehensive listing of\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcea.org\/ipadlist\/\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">iPad apps and iBooks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0f<span style=\"color: #000000;\">rom the Texas Computer Education Association TCEA.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another listing: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autismpluggedin.com\/2011\/09\/10-free-ipad-apps-for-children-with-special-needs.html\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">10 Free iPad apps for Children with Special Need<\/span><\/a>s<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thejournal.com\/articles\/2013\/06\/30\/the-top-10-ipad-apps-for-special-education.aspx\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Top 10 ipad Apps for Special Education<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apps, digital games, and other technology products promise lots of skill building. But are those products any good? &#8220;Academic experts say teachers and parents are often left to determine educational value.&#8221; Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edweek.org\/ew\/articles\/2013\/05\/22\/32el-digitalreading.h32.html?tkn=XQRFtcvg5U7W571x%2FsSykNnyYQqi8V9JGLdj&amp;cmp=ENL-TU-NEWS2\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Evaluating Quality in Digital Reading Products<\/span><\/a> from Education Week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartappsforspecialneeds.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Smart Apps for Special Needs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>More <a href=\"http:\/\/a4cwsn.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Apps for Children with Special Needs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommendations or Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a recommendation or a review of apps you or your kids like &#8211; or don&#8217;t like?\u00a0 Why? 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