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Language Skills Apps for Kids with Special Needs
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Speech Journal
Audio wed to images for multiple learning/teaching goals
Bottom line: Journal is easy to use, but sharing option is weak.
Articulation Station
Pricey but definitely worth it for kids struggling with pronunciation
Bottom line: For helping students with letter and word pronunciation, this highly valuable tool is worth the cost.
ConversationBuilder
Themed scripts help kids practice successful social exchanges
Bottom line: For speech-language pathologists, this is a must-have tool for helping kids learn conversation skills.
QuestionIt
Wh- questions taught in concrete ways for kids with language delays
Bottom line: A solid, if basic, approach to teaching question words and concepts to students with significant language issues.
Proloquo2Go
Brilliant tool helps kids with speech difficulties communicate
Bottom line: The price is hefty, but Proloquo2Go carries its weight by providing students and teachers an effective, one-of-a-kind communication tool.
Read&Write
Useful text-to-speech app and extension unlocks the written word
Bottom line: A valuable tool to make digital text and websites more accessible to all students. The varied menu of tools empowers students to access the help they need when they need it, promoting independence and building confidence for learners at all stages.
Seeing AI
Free app uses AI to communicate the world to visually impaired kids
Bottom line: Students who are blind or have visual impairments will likely find this multifunctional tool to be a welcome and useful shift from more limited apps.
Vizzle
Visual lessons reinforce concepts for students with special needs
Bottom line: Thoughtful but dated tool helps with differentiation and progress-tracking for students with autism.
Pictello
Fabulous tool can help kids create social stories
Bottom line: Pictello is a great way for kids to create social stories that can help them find their unique voice and prepare for internal and external struggles.
News-2-You
Draw kids into weekly news with powerful symbols and voice narration
Bottom line: Students can expand literacy skills, learn about the world, and get involved with discussion questions and activities.
ClaroSpeak
Give kids a voice with supportive, quality text-to-speech tool
Bottom line: It's easy to use, and the multiple settings and functions make this app well worth the price.
Notability
Flexible note-taking tool empowers learners of all abilities
Bottom line: An excellent tool that lets students make their notes thorough and useful in the way that best suits their learning styles and abilities.
Microsoft OneNote
Note-taking giant built for flexible, collaborative work
Bottom line: A powerful (and free) tool for thinking and organization that's making smart strides in the education space.