prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2013 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-57183.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57183.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 06:35:00 CST Today AssistiveWare announced Proloquo2Go 3.0, a major new release of its award-winning Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Proloquo2Go 3.0 offers significant new capabilities, including: ExpressivePower, switch access and adjustable direct touch access, two genuine Australian children's Text to Speech voices, social sharing and Dropbox support. http://prmac.com/release-id-57172.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57172.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 17:45:00 CST Acapela Group and AssistiveWare are proud to unveil that the first ever genuine, natural-sounding Australian children's voices are now available in Proloquo2Go, a text-to-speech app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad designed to provide a voice for children who cannot speak. The companies also announced, Lisa, a new adult Australian female voice to complete the Australian voice family. Version 3.0 also adds a number of other major features, including ExpressivePower and much more. http://prmac.com/release-id-57082.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57082.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:30:00 CST RWH Technology today announces Speech Cards 1.1.1, an update to their popular app for improving speech and language skills. Speech Cards keeps students engaged with high quality photos, audio and text. Speech Cards has been praised by parents and therapists for being educational, easy to use and affordable. Version 1.1.1 integrates Bing Image Search, making it even easier to create any vocabulary or articulation card users can imagine. Available for the iPad and iPhone on the App Store. http://prmac.com/release-id-56142.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56142.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:35:00 CST The United Nations has declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day and Technology in Education and AppyMall cordially invite you to honor it with us. The team has put together some fabulous deals, freebies and giveaways focused on apps useful for Autism. In addition, our blog will be featuring an amazing list of guest posts by reviewers, advocates, autistics and developers throughout the month. Participants are encouraged to RSVP to our event and mark your calendars. http://prmac.com/release-id-56112.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56112.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CST JustKidsApps has announced the release of Adventures of One Sock - My Pal Rodger 1.0. This story was authored by One Sock's Dad, Roy Ruiz, and JustKidsApps is excited to bring the app version of the book to the App Store. Parents who are thinking about introducing a pet into the family, want to understand a little bit more about what it's like to be autistic, or just want to enjoy with their kids a sweet story about a boy, his toy and a new pet dog, will be delighted by this storybook app. http://prmac.com/release-id-55613.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55613.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 CST UK based Autism Suppport Apps introduces Activity Timer for iPad. Activity Timer offers an opportunity for individuals on the autistic spectrum to have a visual representation of time. It allows parents, carers and teachers, to take photographs of activities that may take place through out the day. A clock hand which can be set to any time will then move towards the picture, when the hand reaches the picture it becomes apparent that it is time for the activity to take place. http://prmac.com/release-id-54787.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54787.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:00:00 CST RWH Technology is pleased to announce that Speech Cards Professional 1.1.0 is now compatible with the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Designed by a speech-language pathologist, Speech Cards helps children with special needs, such as autism, improve their vocabulary, articulation and other communication skills. A Lite version of the app is available so that users may try some of the features before upgrading to the full, Professional version. http://prmac.com/release-id-52399.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52399.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:55:00 CST AssistiveWare today announced the Picture All the Ways to Use Pictello weeks. During these weeks the Pictello 1.6 visual storytelling app for iOS will be discounted 30 percent, experts will share tips on the Pictello Facebook page and AssistiveWare will run an exciting interactive story contest! Pictello offers a fun way to create and share talking photo albums and stories and is used by many teachers, students, families and children. Pictello has a 4.5-star rating on iTunes. http://prmac.com/release-id-50612.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50612.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:10:00 CST AssistiveWare today released major updates for their popular Proloquo2Go and Pictello apps for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. The updates will be introduced at this week's American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention in Atlanta. Pictello is a simple way to create visual stories, talking photo albums and talking books in 25 languages. Proloquo2Go is an award-winning Augmentative and Alternative Communication solution for those who have difficulty speaking. http://prmac.com/release-id-50559.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50559.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:00:00 CST RWH Technology is pleased to announce that Speech Cards Lite is now available for the iPad on the App Store. Speech Cards 1.0.2 is a flashcards app for improving the speech and language skills of people of all ages. Use this customizable app to teach categories, articulation, vocabulary, sight words and more. The developer provides a Lite version so that users may try some of the features before upgrading to the full, Professional version. http://prmac.com/release-id-50428.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50428.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:30:00 CST On Nov 10, 2012, A4CWSN (Apps for Children with Special Needs), an online website and organization founded by Gary James, will give away its first iPad during its 40 iPads in 40 Days Campaign. A total of 10 winners in four categories - which include teachers, therapists, parents of children with special needs, and members of the general public - will receive a new iPad from A4CWSN, and a new winner will be announced daily for 40 days through December 19, 2012. http://prmac.com/release-id-49031.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-49031.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:00:00 CST Go Go Games 1.0 is a suite of games on the iPad that helps preschool and elementary school children to learn to notice multiple features of the objects in the world around them, a specific perceptual skill that is essential to learning and comes naturally to most children, but is known to be a common difficulty for those with ASD. Go Go Games features 3 different matching games to support a broad range of children on the autism spectrum with 6 levels of difficulty and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-47362.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47362.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:05:00 CST Brain Parade is celebrating Back to School with a sale on its flagship iPad app, See.Touch.Learn. Now through Sept 9th, get 33 percent of the Pro edition and 67 percent of add-on libraries. This is the premiere flash card tool for teachers working with special needs students and Brain Parade is making it easier for teachers to start the new school year off with some great savings. The app offers 32 image libraries with almost 3,000 images and exercises designed by a Certified Behavior Analyst. http://prmac.com/release-id-47156.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47156.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:04:00 CST Brain Parade is celebrating Back to School with a sale on its flagship iPad app, See.Touch.Learn. Now through Sept 9th, get 33% of the Pro edition and 67% of add-on libraries. This is the premiere flash card tool for teachers working with special needs students and Brain Parade is making it easier for teachers to start the new school year off with some great savings. The app currently offers 32 image libraries containing almost 3,000 images and exercises designed by a Certified Behavior Analyst. http://prmac.com/release-id-44636.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44636.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:30:00 CST Brain Parade will be exhibiting at the International Society for Technology in Education's 33rd annual conference and exposition in San Diego, California June 24-27, 2012. Brain Parade Founder and President, Jim McClafferty will be providing a preview of the upcoming release of See.Touch.Learn. Pro 2012, which includes significant enhancements and a new Brain Parade Community feature. See.Touch.Learn. combines the proven effectiveness of picture cards with the power and excitement of the iPad. http://prmac.com/release-id-44010.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44010.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:00:00 CST A4cwsn has already helped to provide over 140 iPads to Children with Special Needs, Teachers and Therapists around the world. Their new campaign aims to give 40 iPads away over 40 Days. 10 iPads for Children with Special Needs, 10 iPads for Teachers, 10 iPads for Therapists and 10 iPads to the general public. To be eligible for one of the 40 iPads being given away all you have to do is sign up for the email from Apps for Children with Special Needs, that will go out once a week. http://prmac.com/release-id-43839.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43839.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:00:00 CST Washington based Limited Cue LLC today introduces Stories About Me 1.0, their second children's educational app for iPad. Designed specifically for kids with autism, kids with special needs and disabilities, and early learners in general, Stories About Me helps users create situational stories about themselves, and to share what they think and feel with others. The app combines magnificent graphics, text and voice altogether, reaching early learner's insights through visual and verbal approach. http://prmac.com/release-id-43815.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43815.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:00:00 CST Brain Parade Founder Jim McClafferty received the GOLD Level Innovation Award from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership for his development of the groundbreaking See.Touch.Learn. iPad application for special education. See.Touch.Learn. brings the power and potential of the iPad to the special needs classroom & improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special needs. The award was presented at CQIA's 25th Anniversary ceremony in Portland, CT on June 5th. http://prmac.com/release-id-43608.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43608.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:00:00 CST GeekMom Kristen Rutherford reviewed Montessori Letter Sounds, Les Trois Elles' newest app on Friday. This charming, super interactive, and multi-level app helps engage toddlers in getting ready for school. Aimed at children between 3 and 6 years old, Montessori Letter Sounds is for teaching children letter sounds and not letter names, preparing them for reading. The Montessori Method relies on building autonomy and self-confidence by letting children do by themselves. http://prmac.com/release-id-43417.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43417.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 CST Apps for Children with Special Needs is pleased to announce the production of Videos for Pyxwise Apps, Simplex Spelling Series. The site includes a breakdown of all 3 Apps that they have made videos for. Simplex Spelling HD uses a multi-sensory approach to spelling. Simplex Spelling takes phonics education to a new level by combining effective phonics lessons with Pyxwise's unique reverse phonics approach. Simplex Spelling Phonics 2 serves to improve English spelling and reading skills. http://prmac.com/release-id-42848.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42848.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 CST The Social Express 1.0 for iPad is an engaging, educational app for children and young adults with social learning challenges. The app is designed to teach users how to think about and manage social situations, helping them to develop meaningful social relationships and succeed in life. The Social Express is based on best practices and programs that feature cognitive behavioral techniques and visual strategies. Some of the core concepts presented are based on the work of Michelle Garcia Winner. http://prmac.com/release-id-42493.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42493.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 CST RWH Technology has released an update for SpeakColorsHD, a speech therapy app designed to help children with special needs, such as autism or Down syndrome, learn how to speak simple sentences using colors and photos of objects. The update includes more types of sentences, the ability to use your own photos, support for iPad retina display, an improved default male voice and a new, female default voice. SpeakColorsHD 2.0 is available for the iPad. http://prmac.com/release-id-42410.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42410.htm Tue, 08 May 2012 06:40:00 CST Veteran ZX Spectrum videogame creator, Martin Wheeler has launched a new indie project which he hopes will help his daughter and others like her, affected by autism. Go Robo! is a casual arcade game featuring a booty-shaking robot, deadly dancing girls and a soundtrack of electro beats. Developed for iPhone and play-tested by the designer's two children, the game is out now on the App Store and 25% of all sales are being donated to support people with autism, via the National Autistic Society. http://prmac.com/release-id-38638.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38638.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 CST Words of Mercy today announces In My Own World for iOS, their award-winning, free App for families with kids who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Originally published in 2007 by Words of Mercy, it succeeds as a poetic and inspirational narrative, joyously exploring the world that the autistic child inhabits. It was the Winner of the 2007 DragonPencil Award for Superior Illustration, and the App includes both an animated Read To Me mode with voiceover and a Read Myself mode. http://prmac.com/release-id-38541.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38541.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CST Les Trois Elles Interactive, publisher of the Award Winning Numberland HD, is proud to present its new educational apps called Montessori Letter Sounds and Montessori Letter Sounds in French. Montessori Letter Sounds HD is an English app teaching children letter sounds and not letter names, preparing them for reading. Montessori Letter Sounds HD in French offers children the possibility to learn letter sounds as well as some French vocabulary. http://prmac.com/release-id-37720.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37720.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:00 CST Smarty Ears Releases Phonological Awareness App to Evaluate Children with Speech, Language, and Reading Difficulties. In recent years, clinicians and educators are beginning to recognize that fostering phonological awareness skills in children helps them to learn more effectively once they become aware of the sounds within their language. Profile for Phonological Awareness, Pro-PA, was created to evaluate and describe the phonological awareness skills in children with speech. http://prmac.com/release-id-37561.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37561.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:55:00 CST Today AssistiveWare announced the Proloquo2Go App Donation Program, for which it has partnered with Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region. AssistiveWare recognizes that not everyone can afford its wildly popular Proloquo2Go communication app for iOS, and therefore the Proloquo2Go app donation program is intended to help those with limited funds get access to this powerful software. With this donation program we hope to help many individuals and families. http://prmac.com/release-id-32963.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-32963.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade today announces See.Touch.Learn Pro 2012, its newest and most comprehensive product for the iPad. See.Touch.Learn. Pro bundles all of the features and add-ons of its sister product, See.Touch.Learn. Free, and will offer additional features that are designed for learning professionals. See.Touch.Learn. Pro 2012 includes at least 10 new libraries, in addition to new add-on features with 24 image libraries containing more than 1,700 images and 1,300 exercises. http://prmac.com/release-id-30863.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-30863.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:30:00 CST Brain Parade is celebrating the major milestone of 100,000 downloads of its See.Touch.Learn. iPad app. See.Touch.Learn. combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad to improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special learning needs. All add-ons to the Free See.Touch.Learn. app will be reduced from September 15th - 19th representing a reduction of up to 67% from current pricing. http://prmac.com/release-id-27096.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-27096.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:00:00 CST Brain Parade today announced that Apple Stores in the U.S. are now featuring See.Touch.Learn., their application for children with autism and special needs. See.Touch.Learn. combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad to improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special learning needs. Parents and learning professionals can choose from professionally-designed exercises and lessons or they can create their own. http://prmac.com/release-id-26919.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26919.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade has reduced the price of all picture card libraries for its See.Touch.Learn. iPad app for special needs children for a limited time. Parents and educators working with special needs children who take advantage of this pricing can save hundreds of dollars versus the cost of picture cards. Brain Parade recently introduced version 1.1 of See.Touch.Learn. which offers features that its customers have asked for including enhanced audio capabilities which make a significant improvements. http://prmac.com/release-id-26644.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26644.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:30:00 CST Independent developer Dr. Robert Gouthro today announces Answers:YesNo HD 3.2 for iPad, his customizable, talking communication tool for use by those who are either preverbal or nonverbal. Originally designed to assist a young man with autism and motor planning issues in communicating with others, the app displays two very large buttons which each display a simple choice using custom pictures and/or text. When touched, the the button choice is spoken aloud. http://prmac.com/release-id-26448.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26448.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade today announces See.Touch.Learn. 1.1, an update to its premiere special education app for iPad devices. The autism and special needs app for the iPad combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad to improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special learning needs. Version 1.1 introduces enhanced audio capabilities as well as new features and usability improvements in direct response to user input and feedback. http://prmac.com/release-id-25254.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-25254.htm Mon, 09 May 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade announced today that over 30,000 customers have downloaded See.Touch.Learn. 1.0, its premiere special education app for iPad devices. See.Touch.Learn. combines the effectiveness of a large library of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad. Parents and learning professionals can choose from professionally-designed exercises and lessons or create their own. The app automatically tracks a student's performance. http://prmac.com/release-id-24344.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-24344.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 CST Dr. Gary Brown today introduces Autism/DTT Numbers 1.0, his Discrete Trial Training app for iOS devices. Finding the right therapy for a child with autism can be overwhelming. Autism/DTT Numbers helps your child learn the numbers and to learn to count. DTT is the primary teaching method used in Applied Behavior Analysis to teach numerous skills to children with autism, attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or to any child who has trouble staying on task. http://prmac.com/release-id-23393.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-23393.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:30:00 CST Boise-based software design company, Legend announces OneVoice 1.1.2 for iPad. OneVoice allows people with communication disabilities to "speak" by selecting icons and phrases to be read by the device. Using the iPad touchscreen, the user communicates by building simple phrases and sentences. Users of any age or ability can communicate through its intuitive navigation system and customizable interface. http://prmac.com/release-id-17722.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-17722.htm Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:30:00 CST Apps for All has announced Proloque2Go as this month's Communication App selection. Proloque2Go helps individuals of all ages who have challenges related to autism and speech problems to communicate more easily. Its easy customization allows a wide range of users to benefit, from 3-year-olds with autism to 80-year-olds with speech problems. There is tremendous excitement in the field of education as educators discover how easy Proloquo2Go is to program and use. http://prmac.com/release-id-13639.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-13639.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:15:00 CST No Tie Software today announces AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard 1.0 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. AutoVerbal allows kids with Autism and people who are non-verbal to communicate using hundreds of picture buttons including buttons to speak your preprogrammed messages, plus type anything and it will be spoken using Text-To-Speech. Touch hundreds of picture buttons in over a dozen categories, scrolling down and across using an elegant, responsive soundboard. http://prmac.com/release-id-10825.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10825.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:10:00 CST AssistiveWare today announced the release of Proloquo2Go 1.2 for iPhone and iPod touch. Version 1.2 is a major update to the first consumer device-based communication solution for people who cannot speak. Costing a fraction of the dedicated devices it rivals in power, flexibility, portability and easy of use, Proloquo2Go 1.2 adds dozens of enhancements and fixes. This update is available through iTunes free of charge for current users.