Concepts are important building blocks for early academics, and research shows that understanding of basic concepts is critical for school success and high-level thinking (Klix, 1983).Children are required to master the foundations of basic concepts to learn the fundamentals of academic subject areas. For example, the child must understand the concept of quantity (e.g., more, less, equal, all) to do mathematical computations and must know basic reading concepts (e.g., reading left to right, top to bottom, beginning, end) to learn how to read and write (Busch, 1980). Educational andPsychological Measurement, 22, 269278.

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Listening for Absurdities Fun Deck

This colorful educational app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch has all 54 illustrated picture flash cards (plus audio for each card) from the Listening for Absurdities Fun Deck by Super Duper Publications. Select the cards you want students to see, and have them practice their listening, reasoning, and problem solving skills as they tell you what makes each card absurd. Print, E-mail and share your results.

  • size 98.6 MB

Fun & Functional

Fun & Functional is an application developed by author and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Rosie Simms to improve language comprehension and expression in individuals of all age groups. The ability to identify and describe the function or use of real-world objects is a key language and life skill. ), so that SLPs, parents or others can score their response as Missed it Almost or Got it within the application.-Quick Play and Receptive-Expressive combination activities.-Report presented at conclusion of activity; can be emailed to parent or for record-keeping.

  • size 102 MB

WhQuestions

WH Questions is a multi-player game designed specifically to help kids answer and ask WH questions. Children with language disorders often struggle to answer WH questions in a meaningful way1. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 35(2), 185-193.

  • size 86.7 MB

Preposition Remix

Preposition Remix was created specifically to help children improve their mastery of spoken language. Designed by a certified speech-language pathologist, Preposition Remix contains hundreds of carefully selected high-quality images. FeaturesPreposition Remix has the following features:CustomizableHigh-quality images Over 20 of the most common prepositions ( 200 total screens)Data Collection over time for each studentCompatibility with Therapy Report Center for easy report writing and progress monitoring

  • size 131 MB

Is that Silly?

Is That Silly is a fun way to teach children of various ages to pay attention to detail and expand their language skills. Designed with over 120 pictures created specifically to attract childrens attention, Is That Silly helps develop both receptive and expressive language as well as encouraging visual and auditory attention. Customizable to fit therapy needsSources:1https://sites.google.com/a/pluk.org/pluk-notes-autism/characteristics-interventions-supports/communication-language2Yoder, Davies, Bishop, Munson (1994) Effect of adult continuing wh-questions on conversational participation in children with developmental disabilities Journal of Speech and Hearing Research Vol 37, 193-204.

  • size 36.6 MB