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Following Directions Monsters doesn't just provide games; it provides a research-based hierarchy that strengthens auditory memory and linguistic processing step-by-step.
Students begin with simple, one-step directions focused on essential vocabulary in high-contrast black and white to minimize visual distraction.
Complexity increases as we introduce color, size, and quantitative concepts. Students must process multiple descriptors to succeed.
The ultimate challenge: multi-step sequencing and temporal concepts. Directions like "After you touch the hat..." test auditory memory to the limit.
Therapy is better together. Following Directions Monsters supports up to five players simultaneously, automatically rotating turns and tracking individual progress in one seamless session.
Students can choose their own monster identity or upload a personal photo for instant recognition.
Each player in the group stays on their own specific level, ensuring personalized challenge for every student.
Promotes peer modeling and auditory attention as students wait for their turn in the game-show rotation.
Every child processes information differently. Our clinical dashboard allows you to modify the auditory and visual complexity of the game in seconds to ensure the "Just Right" challenge.
Adjust the number of images on screen (from 2 to 5) to help students with selective attention difficulties.
Enable "Increase Difficulty with Success" for automatic promotion, or manually lock levels for focused repetition.
Toggle main menu music and "Wrong Audio" feedback to create a quiet environment for students with auditory sensitivities.
Eliminate manual tallying. Following Directions Monsters automatically captures every response, allowing you to focus on the child while the app handles the metrics.
View a student's history to see if their performance is increasing over time—vital for documenting progress and justifying clinical goals.
Successful listening begins with sustained attention. Following Directions Monsters uses clean, purposeful illustrations that eliminate visual "noise," allowing students to focus entirely on the linguistic message.
Black and white foundational images (as seen in Level 1) ensure that vocabulary identification is mastered before color concepts are added.
Direct visual feedback for size and color comparisons keeps students engaged while they process "and/or" logic.
Constant audio reinforcement provides the repeated exposure necessary to strengthen auditory processing pathways.
Join Barbara Fernandes, M.S., CCC-SLP, for a comprehensive look at how Following Directions Monsters simplifies complex therapy goals.
Therapy doesn't have to end at the clinic door. Following Directions Monsters provides families with a structured, stress-free way to practice essential listening skills in a fun, gamified environment.
Maintain the same professional hierarchy used by speech therapists to ensure your child continues to progress between sessions.
The app's built-in audio guides allow children to practice independently while you track their success through the automatic reports.
Easily email your child's home practice data to their therapist or teacher to keep everyone on the same page.
Whether in a special education classroom or a private clinic, Following Directions Monsters provides the explicit instruction needed to bridge language processing gaps.
Focuses on sustained and selective auditory attention. The ability to toggle background music helps students master listening in "quiet" before adding complexity.
The structured, predictable turn-taking and clean visual interface reduce cognitive load, allowing students to focus on the linguistic instruction without distraction.
Provides explicit practice with foundational vocabulary and complex grammar concepts like "before/after" and adjectives in a supportive, multi-modal format.
💡 RTI & Common Core: A powerful tool for Response to Intervention (RTI) and meeting Common Core standards for adjectives and sequential order.
Join thousands of SLPs and parents who have turned listening therapy into a game-show success.
"I love that this app progresses in difficulty. My students are so motivated by the monsters that they don't even realize how hard they are working on their auditory memory!"
Sarah T., CCC-SLP
School-Based Therapist"The report cards are a lifesaver for my IEP meetings. Being able to show a graph of progress over time is exactly what I need for documentation."
Mark L.
Private Practice SLP"Great for my mixed groups! I can have one student on Level 1 and another on Level 20, and the app manages the rotation perfectly."
Jennifer R.
Special Education TeacherFollowing Directions Monsters is an iPad app you buy once. If you also work on a Chromebook or a computer, or run groups online, Following Directions is one of the 80 activities in Smarty Ears Online, with up to 4 students taking turns.
| Compare | The iPad app | Smarty Ears Online |
|---|---|---|
| Works on | iPad | Any computer, Chromebook or tablet, in the browser |
| How you pay | Once, on the App Store | Monthly or yearly, with 30 days free |
| Your data | Kept in the app | Every answer saved to each student’s progress page, with reports |
| What you get | Following Directions Monsters | Following Directions and the rest of the 80 activities, for speech, language, literacy and social skills |
Smarty Ears Online is a separate subscription for SLPs and educators: Basic Professional is $29 a month after the free trial, and you can cancel anytime. The Following Directions Monsters app stays a one-time purchase.
