On this page you will find curated online App lists with search features. In addition, I will keep a short list of apps being used with success in BCPS for reading, writing, going paperless, communication, and switch accessible apps. Currently all are IOS with the exception of Speechify. More Android apps may be added as we roll out Android devices for AAC in the upcoming years. Apps are constantly changing, coming and going on the App store. Teachers are invited to email me with specific skills they need the app to address. Then I will be happy to help research and find an app that is right for your particular student.
ONLINE APP SEARCH SOURCES
Bridging apps - excellent search engine for finding the right app
Tools 4 Life - curated, searchable app finder from Georgia Tech
iOS APPS FOR LEARNING READING AND PHONICS
Montessori Crosswords
IntroToLetters - this one, Intro to Words, and IntroToNumbers are unavailable at times, but well worth searching the app store to see. They are 2 more in my top 5 learning apps for sure.
Word Wizard - a top 5 learning app in my book! It teaches spelling and reading phonetically ( the only one I've ever seen that does this ) and in fun ways that students can easily use for independent work and review. Use one of the extensive pre-loaded word lists, or add your own lists of sight words and vocabulary words.
iOS and Android Apps/Settings that read for you
Speechify - for Android and ios; works much like seeing AI below but will allow you to save digitized text in files and folders
Seeing AI - for ios only; speaks individual text on the page and provides audio guidance to capture a printed page,recognize the text and read it
Lookout - Assisted Vision - similar to Seeing AI above - android only
Voice Dream Reader - allows online search within the app, pulls article or other print into app and reads out loud
Bookshare Reader - for use with Bookshare account. Please email me for help setting up Bookshare accounts.
Epic - wonderful for younger readers since it has human voices and include illustrations
iphone text-to-speech accessibility - follow this link to turn on Speak Selection and Speak Page. Now your iPhone can read anything aloud that isn't a photo image!
Android text-to-speech accessibiity - follow this link to turn on and use Select-to-speak on Android devices.
- For use directions click here - directions for use begin at 2:11. Tap Select-to-speak to open navigation tools, tap the text where you want to begin reading, then tap the play button
iOS APPS FOR WRITING
Dictionary
Lists for Writers - well organized list after list of writing prompts
Story Dice - fun creative writing prompt tool
Comic Touch - practice writing descriptive captions before going for paragraphs
iOS APPS FOR HANDWRITING
Wet-Dry-Try
Writing Wizard - School Ed
Write My Name
IOS APPS FOR MATH
Learning Patterns: patterns and logic games for kids
Intro to Math
Jungle Coins
Montessori Numbers for Kids
Montessorium 100 Board
Montessori Geometric Cabinet
Montessori Geometry - Recognize and Learn Shapes
iOS APPS FOR GOING PAPERLESS and LIFE SKILLS
Notability - robust note taking app includes handwriting, typing, PDF annotation, record and audio function and much more
SnapType Pro - Complete school worksheets by taking a photo, typing in answers, and emailing a digital copy. The free version works just like pro, but has a limit of 3 documents at a time
Choiceworks - life and task management app for elementary/middle school students with autism
Autism 5-Point Scale - so useful in helping students learn to manage daily stressful situations, this app is also very useful in helping individuals act, react and interact quickly in emergency situations with 1st responders. It is very easy to individualize using photos to replace the symbols and adding the student's self-regulation "I can....." plan at each stage of emotional escalation.
First Then Visual Schedule HD
Time Timer
Pictello Visual Stories - Book writing app that works well for step by step task directions and social stories
iOS and Android APPS FOR COMMUNICATION - Check out these sturdy iPad cases with 2X audio output here
AAC Evaluation Genie - AAC Evaluation Genie is an informal diagnostic tool that is intended to assist speech-language pathologists and others with identifying skill areas that relate specifically to the language representation methods commonly found on augmentative communication systems. The purpose of AAC Evaluation Genie is not to identify a particular speech generating device, but rather build a framework for selecting an appropriate augmentative communication device for ongoing evaluation and / or device trial
SoundingBoard - free, easy to edit and create new boards, meets the needs of most of our students
Proloquo2Go - full featured, very robust app
VoiceItt ios app and Voiceitt Web app - Voiceitt is an app supporting spoken communication for people with non-standard speech. You can use Voiceitt to communicate by voice with others and with voice activated devices like Alexa!
data from your speech, cadence, breath, and pauses, Voiceitt’s machine learning creates a dataset unique to your speech patterns.
LiVOX - robust communication app that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to give users quick access to things they need to say. Only available for Android on Google Play
Talk FREE - for Android; excellent free app that allows user to speak aloud anything they type.
Notes - ios app. User can type any message and use the accessibility feature, "Speak Selection" to speak aloud
3D printed Grids for AAC screens - Free customizable software to create what you need and send to a 3D printer
iOS Apps for low vision
Seeing AI - opens up the visual world by describing nearby people, text and objects.
Envision AI - OCR app that speaks out the visual world, helping blind and visually impaired users to lead more independent lives.
Good Maps - GoodMaps Explore helps people who are visually impaired navigate safely and efficiently
Lazarillo - all in one inclusive wayfinding for those with visual impairments with turn by turn guidance in the app. Also provides a mapping solution for organizations and businesses.
Be My Eyes - a free app for receiving video support at a moment's notice. Every day, sighted volunteers and professionals lend their eyes to solve tasks big and small
iOS SWITCH ACCESSIBLE APPS
Judy Lynn Switch Accessible Puzzles - encourages accurate switch use
Train Tracker
Memory Pairs
Hurry! Hurry! - book and activities
Little Lost Penguin - encourages accurate switch use
Dirty Duds - book and activities
CineFx - Sensory CineFx allows older children to take selfies with fun modifications
SoundTouch
MusicColor
ChoiceBoard Creator - for making choices and Alternate Portfolio
VideoTouch
Switch Invaders
Sight Words
Clicker Sentences