{"id":349,"date":"2012-03-23T22:13:14","date_gmt":"2012-03-23T22:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=349"},"modified":"2023-11-08T10:32:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:32:19","slug":"should-you-use-an-app-for-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/speech-therapy-techniques\/should-you-use-an-app-for-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use an App For That?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are apps for everything from finding the nearest public restroom to keeping track of your workout routine. Lady Gaga even has her own app. A lot of these downloads are glorified time-wasters, but there are a few diamonds in the rough. If your child seems inattentive during his usual speech therapy routine, try introducing him to a speech therapy app.<\/p>\n

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The Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like many technological advances, there are advantages and disadvantages to software applications for the iPhone or iPad. Possibly the biggest benefit to using apps in speech therapy is that it tends to capture a child\u2019s attention. Children are often drawn to shiny screens and colorful animations. A child who is disengaged while a speech therapist is attempting to teach the concept of verb tense might readily work with an educational game for that purpose.<\/p>\n

An iPhone is also highly portable. Parents can have the child work on the app while waiting in a doctor\u2019s office or taking a car trip. Furthermore, some apps are free and others are inexpensive. When your child masters one app, simply download another.<\/p>\n

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The Drawbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you throw out your flashcards, there are a few things to keep in mind. Not all apps are created equally. When you download an app for speech therapy, check it out yourself before you hand it over to your child. Make sure that there is an actual educational value and that it meets your child\u2019s unique needs. If you\u2019re unsure of whether a particular app is right for your child, you can always check with his speech therapist.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important that you or the speech therapist actively work with your child while he plays with the app. This encourages social interaction. Talk with your child about the app as he works with it. For example, if he\u2019s working on understanding the concept of plurals, talk about how many cats show up on the screen. Say something like, \u201cThat\u2019s a lot of cats!\u201d When only one cat shows up on the screen, say something like, \u201cThat cat is all alone. Perhaps that cat can find some friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to Find and Download an App<\/strong><\/p>\n

So you\u2019ve been resisting the new technology, but decided to cave in for the sake of little Lucy\u2019s speech therapy. After you\u2019ve bought your shiny new iPhone or iPad, it\u2019s time to download some apps. Head on over to the Mac App Store<\/a> and select \u201ciPhone\u201d or \u201ciPad\u201d from the top horizontal menu. Select \u201cFrom the App Store\u201d and search for your desired app.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve found an app to download, click on the blue download button. If you don\u2019t already have iTunes, you\u2019ll need to download that. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the download.<\/p>\n

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Speech Therapy Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n

To get you started, here are a few general speech therapy apps to try.<\/p>\n

Speech Trainer 3D<\/p>\n

This app offers animations that demonstrate the production of every sound in the English language.<\/p>\n

Articulate It!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This app offers visual cues for speech. Intended for children with a speech delay.<\/p>\n

ABA Receptive Identification \u2013 By Function<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a flashcard app that offers colorful imagery accompanied by sound. Includes flashcards depicting common objects like a tricycle, a truck, and a clown.<\/p>\n \n \n \n \"Parent's<\/a>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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