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Contributed by Graduate Students from the Assistive Technology Program at Simmons College” Updated July 2015

Speech and Language Therapy Apps

Based on the Five Domains of Language

Language is divided into five domain areas: Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, and Phonology/Phonetics. The American Speech Language Hearing Association – ASHA, on their website www.ASHA.org provides Brief summaries of Clinical Topics in their Practice Portal. In their Brief on Language they review the five domains of language with respect to spoken and written language, listed in the table below. Click on the link to read more about this Brief, Language in Brief.

There are many apps in the area of Speech-‐language Pathology that target a specific domain area or a combination of domain areas. The following list was developed to identify useful apps within each domain area in speech and language. It is always important to remember that each child with speech and language needs is unique and the app selection process should be based on individualized needs.

This list is a starting place when looking for resources to use with your individuals with speech and language needs. Provided for each domain is a brief description (from itunes) of the app, a picture of the app, and a link to the itunes store.

5 Language Domains

Spoken Language Written Language Listening Speaking Reading Writing

understanding morphemes when listening

using morphemes correctly when speaking

understanding grammar while reading

appropriate use of grammar when writing

understanding sentence structure elements when listening

using correct sentence structure elements when speaking

understanding sentence structure while reading

using correct sentence structure when writing

listening vocabulary speaking vocabulary reading vocabulary writing vocabulary

understanding of the social aspects of spoken language

social use of spoken language

understanding point-of-view, needs of the audience, etc.

conveying point-of-view, needs of the audience, etc.

ability to identify and distinguish phonemes while listening

appropriate use of phonological patterns while speaking

understanding of letter-sound associations while reading (i.e., phonics)

accurate spelling of words while writing

Semantics

Syntax

Phonology

Morphology

Pragmatics


Domain Definition and Skills Description App Developer Cost Morphology The linguistic rule system that

governs the structure of words and the construction of word forms. Includes suffixes, prefixes, compound words, inflections, derivations, verb tense, etc.

Milo performs over 100 actions, such as “bounce,” “count,” and “play”. to build up an action word vocabulary in the child. Flash cards and animation

Speech with Milo:

Verbs

Doonan Speech Therapy

$2.99

Receptive – understanding of grammatical structure. Expressive – use of grammatical structure in words.

52 illustrated picture cards with audio of text, from the Irregular Verbs Fun Deck by Super Duper Publications. Students fill in the blank to practice irregular past, present infinitive, and future tense verbs.

Irregular Verbs

Super Duper $ 3.99

20 irregular verbs, each with a sentence and a picture; Three skill levels; Every word is clickable and pronounces the word, Images and audio can be turned on or off

Irregular Verbs

Abitalk Inc. Free

Stage Three-‐, the person begins to use the smallest units of meaning, called morphemes, to change meaning, such as adding “-‐ing” to verbs. Helping verbs are not included at this stage

Language Lab: ing

Verbs & Prepositions


$ 2.99

Children learn and practice basic English verbs in a variety of levels (word, phrase, sentence) and tense forms (present, present progressive & past tense).

iPractice Verbs

Smarty Ears $9.99


Fun way to learn spelling and vocabulary words by playing engaging games using word lists:. like Sound Alikes, Compound Words, Hunger Games and SAT Words.

Spelling City

VocabularySpelling City.com

Free

Multi-‐player multi-‐level uses magical theme to teach & reinforce grammar rules of English language for children and English language learners Customizable levels -‐ simple to complex skills. data collection

Verb Quest

Smarty Ears Apps $19.99

Designed to help students identify and use correct tense forms movie quality animated videos demonstrates past, present & future tense. Records voices

Tense Builder

Mobile Education Store LLC

$19.99


Domain Definition and Skills Descritption App Developer Cost Syntax The linguistic rule system that

governs the order and combination of words to form sentences.

Designed to improve: sentence ideation ; sentence formation; receptive & expressive language. Uses of audio clips improved auditory processing f

iLanguage Builder


$ 9.99

Receptive – The understanding of phrases and sentences.

Designed for elementary aged children learn how to build grammatically correct sentences. Attention paid to connector words

Sentence Builder


$ 5.99

Expressive – Formulation of sentences with accurate word order

Designed to help teenage children learn how to build grammatically correct sentences

Sentence Builder -‐ Teen


$ 5.99

Designed to help elementary aged children learn to answer abstract questions and create responses based on inference. Audio clips can be turned on or off

Question Builder


$ 5.99

Multi-‐player multi-‐level app designed to teach &reinforce grammar rules of English for children, English language learners, & adults in rehabilitation.

Sentence Ninja


Targets grammatical elements for elementary &middle school children. 400 targets, 8 different activities. Spoken, Animations,. choose an avatar Data tracking:

Syntax City


Designed to help students improve construction of grammatically correct sentences using color coded visual cues

Rainbow Sentences


$7.99


For toddler or speech-‐delayed child learning to put two or three words together or a child learning basic English phrases

First Phrases

Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development

$15.99

Designed to practice language & auditory processing at basic sentence level. learn how to attend & eventually forming mental pictures

Picture the Sentence

Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development

$9.99

Teaches expressive language concepts of verb + ing, singular pronouns + is + ing, plural prounouns + are + ing Data collection of pronouns and verbs

Autism Language

Learning

TalkTime Pediatric Speech Academy

$26.99


Domain Definition and Skills Description App Developer Cost Semantics The system the patterns the

context of the utterance, intent, and meanings of words and sentences.

One to eight pairs of items are presented Best way to play sit down with child they explain reason / thinking game can act as an interactive tool develop both language & critical thinking skills.

Things That Go

Together

Innovative Investments Unlimited

$ 0.99

Receptive – Understanding of words, word meanings, and word relationships.

Multi-‐level game, created to help improve the receptive and expressive language skills in children and adults

Describe It To Me

Smarty Ears $ 9.99

Expressive – Use of words, word meanings, and word relationships

Multi-‐level, multi-‐player app to improve language comprehension for individuals of all age groups. identify and categorize by associating & common features

Categories Learning

Center

Smarty Ears $ 9.99

Comprehensive and flexible language program for kindergarten-‐5th grade students targeting core curriculum vocabulary*. pre-‐recorded audio.

Real Vocabulary

Virtual Speech Center Inc.

$29.99

Each word is like a tree. Trunk is meaning, roots & branches, related words & life experiences. Create own deck or use premade decks, view in a study/quiz screen.

Language Forest

Synapse, LLC $19.99

Literacy based approach to teach Common Core Language concepts Vocabulary, Sequencing, Categories, Opposites uses stories with an accompanying lesson provides a context for learning language -‐

Let’s Use language: common core ELA,

Vocabulary/Sequencing Categories

Everyday Speech $9.99


Designed to Improve sentence ideation, sentence formation; & receptive & expressive language.

Expressive Builder


$9.99

Designed to teach receptive vocabulary specific to your child’s world you choose. photos & upload into customizable categories

Word SLapPs Vocabulary

Zorten Software, LLC

$4.99

Listening and Language skills range from a very early level of language development to more complex,

Splingo’s Language

Universe

The Speech and Language Store

$2.99


Domain Definition and Skills Description App Developer Cost Pragmatics The systems that patterns the use

of language in communication. Can be expressed motorically, vocally, or verbally.

Conversation Simulator designed to help earn how to have multi-‐exchange conversations with their peers in a variety of social settings

Conversation Builder


$ 19.99

Receptive – Understanding language in context: abstract language, humor, sarcasm, rules of conversation, and nonverbal communication

Conversation Simulator designed to help teenaged children learn how to have multi-‐exchange conversations with their peers in a variety of social settings

Conversation Builder Teen


$29.99

Expressive –Language in context abstract language, humor, sarcasm, rules of conversation, & nonverbal communication.

Video scenarios of real interactions preschool, elem. Middle, high school & community common social interactions

Social Skill Builder

Social Skill Builder, Inc

$9.99

Three major communication skills: 1. Using language for different purposes, i.e. greeting, informing, demanding, promising, requesting

52 picture flash cards plus audio student gives a verbal response. tap the button to score the verbal response

Understanding Inferences Fun Deck

Super Duper Publications

$ 3.99

2.Changing language to the needs of a listener or situation, such as: talking differently giving background information speaking differently in different settings

Educational curriculum for children and young adults designed to teach how to think about and manage social situations,.

The Social Express II

The Language Express, Inc

Free

3.Following rules: conversations & storytelling: taking turns introducing & staying on topic; using verbal & nonverbal signals

Designed to teach social skills video &written lessons & ability to create customized lessons

Let’s Be Social:Social

Skills Development


Cards describe emotion users pick up on different messages conveyed through eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and overall attitude.

Let’s Learn Emotions:


Teachers Children how to engage in everyday situations. to use their eyes, ears & brain to make smart social guesses

Social Detective

Social Skill Builder, Inc

$24.99


Social stories explain accurate social information and ensures a child will know what to expect in different situation

Social Stories Creator and Library for

Preschool, Autism and Special Needs

Touch Autism Free

Be Confident in Who You Are graphic novel app enables readers to zoom right into the story world Middle School

Confidential Book 1

Electric Eggplant $2.99

Real Friends vs. the Other Kind navigate tough social situations. relationship issues making friends, resolving disputes, gossip, exclusion, and cyberbullying.

Middle School

Confidential Book 2


What’s Up With My Family?, fact is no family and no family member is “perfect.” range of family matters from sibling rivalry to divorce & dealing with strong emotions in heated situations.

Middle School Confidential Book 3



Domain Definition and Skills Description App Developer Cost Phonology/ Phonetics

The sound system of a language and the rules that govern sound combinations.

Full featured articulation application to help individuals speak and pronounce their sounds more clearly

Articulation Station

Pro

Little Bee Speech $ 59.99

Receptive – Discrimination of speech sounds. Expressive – Articulation of speech sounds.

Articulation app with flashcard and matching activities for children with speech sound delay

ArtikPix

Expressive Solutions LLC

$ 29.99

Board Game by Speech with Milo. common sounds offered in this app are /F/, /V/, /K/, /G/, /S/, /Z/, /CH/, /SH/. initial, medial and final options for each sound.

Speech with Milo: Articulation Game

Board


$6.99

Latest in technology & animation. The animations take the areas of the face that impede the view of tongue placement and positioning and make them transparent.

Speech Tutor

Synapse Apps, LLC

$9.99

Multi-‐level designed to improve phonological awareness in children. Science lab theme targets essential skills for reading,data can be used for Response to Intervention (RTI).

Phonological Awareness lab


Evidence-‐based minimal pairs app for children with phonologic sound disorders. develop listening and discrimination skills

Minimal Pairs Academy


Provides visual models of mouth postures, sounds in isolation, and words

Mouth works

Mouth Works $15.99

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