10 Apps to Check Out!

1. Dyslexia Assistance: Lectio

Cost: $4.99

This app allows users to take photos of text filled pages and have them read aloud through an iPhone or iPad. It doesn't require internet access which is great for those with limited data plans. Users can select which particular words they need help with, or have the entire text read aloud. This is a great tool for students with dyslexia who would like to work on their reading skills.

2. ADD/ADHD Assistance: CogMed

Cost: Free

This app helps to improve focus and attention through memory training. It is an app developed by neuroscientists based on principles of neuroplasticity. It helps to train the working memory and focus of those with attention deficits.

3. Dyslexia/ Autism Assistance: Dragon Dictation

Cost: Free

This app allows students to dictate sentences to an iPad, iPhone tablet, or Android phone and have it scribe for them. This is particularly helpful for students who have difficulty writing as they can simply speak their thoughts and the app takes care of the rest. Over 33 languages are available and recognized by this app! Also great for English language learners.

4. Math/ Dyscalculia Assistance: Virtual Manipulatives!

Cost: Free

A great app for students who have trouble visualizing abstract mathematical concepts. With this app, students can use manipulatives to solve math problems virtually. This app is particularly helpful with fractions, decimals, and percentages.

5. Autism Assistance: Touch and Learn- Emotions

Cost: $1.99

This app is helpful for students with autism or young students who have difficulty recognizing facial expressions and emotions. This app also helps students recognize body language and can be customized to playback a parent or teacher's voice to make the experience more comfortable for students.

6. Autism Assistance: Fluidity

Cost: Free

This is a calming app for students with autism or with anxiety issues. It is an interactive fluid dynamics simulation that students can use when they are feeling stressed or anxious. This app is also great so any students who feel stressed out before assessments.

7. ESL/ELL/Autism/Aspergers Assistance: Speech with Milo

Cost: $2.99

This app was designed by a licensed speech-language pathologist to help students learn various components of speech in a fun and entertaining way. Students practice a variety of verbs that are presented in multiple ways for students of many different learning styles.

8. Dysgraphia/Dyslexia Assistance: Mod Math

Cost: Free

This app was created by parents of a student with dysgraphia and assists students in math problems without the need for a pencil. Students are provided with math problems and virtual graph paper and can type in values as they need. Problems can be saved, emailed, and printed.

9. Mental Health Assistance: Stop, Breathe, Think

Cost: Free

A guided meditation and breathing app. This allows students with mental health issues or high anxiety to get in touch with their inner selves and practice de-stressing techniques. This app also tracks meditation and provides helpful tips on how to begin the practice.

10. Dyslexia Assistance: Dyslexia Toolbox

Cost: Free

This app has great features for older students with dyslexia. Students can create messages with predictive text that allow them to post on social media, e mail, and texting. There are digital overlay options for reading text through a coloured screen filter.