Apps for Special Needs - Which Ones are Best?

The development of app technology has led to a proliferation of choices for children, teens, and adults with special needs. There are thousands available, and little time to identify appropriate options. How can you wade through the options and not waste hours or money?

Many people have gone this way before, and you can take advantage of their reviews. Here are some sites that can help your search (click on the name):

Apps for Autism:

• Autism Speaks
• The Children's Institute Tech Review Blog
• Autism Plugged In

Apps for ADHD:

• Healthline
• ADDitude
• Friendship Circle

Apps for Behavior:

• About.com
• Avatar Generation
• Best Apps for Kids

Apps for Dyslexia:

• Dyslexia Help (University of Michigan)
• Educators' Technology
• The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity

Apps for Disabilities:

• Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
• One Place for Special Needs
• Tech Finder

Apps for Math:

• Edutopia
• Parents
• Tech Advisor

Apps for Mental Health

• Healthline
• Psych Central
• Zur Institute

Apps for Reading and Writing:

• Best Apps for Kids
• Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
• Reading Rockets

Apps for Sensory:

• ESchool News
• OTs with Apps and Technology
• Tech in Special Ed

Need more help? Science Daily has a new article on choosing apps. 

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