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As is our custom at Mac-cessibility, we won’t be covering the more general enhancements and additions to the iOS operating system which powers Apple’s mobile devices in this review. http://www.lioncourt.com/reviews/a-look-at-accessibility-and-voiceover-in-ios-5/

A Look at Accessibility and VoiceOver in iOS 5-- The Mac-cessibility Network – News [Lioncourt.com]

iPhone iPad This app can be used to help teach the basic shapes to children with autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), or any child who has trouble staying on task. Many settings can be changed to increase or decrease the complexity of the activity as the child progresses.

Apps for Special Education : Spectronics - Inclusive Learning Technologies

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http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/new-technologies/all-about-apps-for-special-education/ I keep finding more and more excellent resources around using iPads, iPods and Apps in (Special) education and wanted to share some of my favourite links with you.

All About Apps for (Special) Education | The Spectronics Blog

Complete guide to educational and special needs apps The most detailed app guide for special needs families, speech therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and teachers! Our guide breaks down apps by skill set so you can easily find and buy apps that most benefit your child.

Complete Guide to educational and special needs apps, complete list at One Place for Special Needs

http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_special_needs_apps.html

Education - Special Education

The arrival of OS X Lion ushers in a new era of accessibility for students of all abilities. http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/
http://blog.easystand.com/2010/05/ipad-apps-for-kids-with-special-needs/ The new iPad has gotten a lot of people excited. As a “mac person” I am happy to see Apple come out with yet another cool product that goes beyond typical computing. There are many different ways that an iPad can be used as a tool for educators and students (of all abilities) to use in the classroom, as well as a source of fun and learning at home too!

iPad Apps for Kids with Special Needs

iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Apps for (Special) Education

ABA Flash Cards In this set of 52 images, learn actions via text, photo, and real audio. ArtikPix ArtikPix - Full In the free/full versions, ArtikPix has flashcard and matching activities with 913 possible double-sided cards to practice speech articulation in words and sentences. Communication Skills HD Visual modeling of communication skills. http://www.scribd.com/doc/24470331/iPhone-iPad-and-iPod-touch-Apps-for-Special-Education

iPod Touch/iPhone App Round Up for Users with Significant Disabilities and Those who Teach Them

Answers: Yes No - is an app that simply says yes or no, press the green yes to say yes or the red no to say no, you can have a male or female (or cartoon) voice, simple and works great in a pinch ($.99) T&T* http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/2009/06/ipod-touchiphone-app-round-up-for-users.html
In my classroom , I was blessed to have students from amazingly diverse backgrounds and with an array of skills and strengths. I worked relentlessly to build in supports and foster an inclusive community for all of my students.

Special Education Apps for iPad | Gradebook

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Schedules and Prompts Iprompts - provides visual support for those with language and behavioral challenges, including autism and ADD/ADHD. http://www.handholdadaptive.com/ $49.99 StepStones - is an natural voice enabled augmentative learning tool for anyone who needs picture schedule (activity schedule, visual schedule) to help learning, understanding and organizing their daily activities. $29.99

Special Needs iphone/ itouch apps

teachwithyouripad - Special Education Apps

Special Education is not quite an area I feel comfortable giving 100% recommendations.