In occupational therapy, there are many ways to use motivating technology to address specific fine motor, sensory processing and sensory-motor skills. Here is a parent’s guide to apps and game systems that will keep children entertained while also assisting in their development. iPads & Tablets Games such as Temple Runand Fruit Ninja help with visual [...]
Someone asked me this question after I wrote a blog post regarding overcoming fear as a parent of a child with special needs. They were arguing with their husband who was pushing back at plans to get their daughter a cell phone. He insisted it was unsafe and that she may end up purchasing apps via [...]
During the winter months families are often stuck inside.Finding things to do that keep the interest of children can be difficult. Now that many people have iPads and other digital devices, they have access to many apps that are fun for kids but also have the added benefit of building language skills. As a speech-language [...]
Adaptive technology is nothing new, but tablets and the possibilities they have opened up has created a huge wealth of knowledge and sharing of information. Special needs apps have now gone mainstream and the options are endless. But it can be confusing too. Where do you start trying to choose the best apps when there [...]
A bipartisan bill spearheaded by Representative Edward J. Markey will help blind and deaf people use smart phones, the internet, television and other technologies on a daily basis. The new law will improve the quality of life for 25 million people who are blind and 35 million people who are hearing impaired. President Obama signed [...]
