Assessing Articulation and Phonology of Bilingual Students: BAPA iPad app
Assessing Articulation and Phonology of Bilingual Students: BAPA iPad app Assessing articulation and phonology of bilingual students always required a lot of consideration: Making sure I had assessment tools in both languages available, making sure I could look into dialects of Spanish I was familiar with or didn’t remember all the details, gathering protocols and […]
What is new for speech therapists in iOS 11?
iOS 11 apps update is here and it is one highly anticipated release. For us, as developers, it is always nerve-wracking as some iOS versions are always known to cause new bugs and changes to the apps. However, we are always excited to move forward. Let’s explore some features of iOS 11 that may bring […]
The 8 Areas to Teach for a Well-Balanced Approach to Communication Skills
As with many things in life, teaching language and focusing on areas to teach communication skills often requires balance. Many subjects need to be addressed from various angles to achieve a balanced whole as a result. When dealing with speech, language, and communication issues, it can be difficult for parents and teachers to engage kids […]
Must have apps for phonological awareness
Phonological Awareness apps are the gateway to one of the most important skills when it come to the basis of learning to read. Check out these must-have apps including the ones for expressive and receptive language development that will help you teach children the basic skills to start reading like a pro. Profile of Phonological […]
Must have apps for the SLP in middle school
Must have apps for the SLP in middle school Let’s face it, you often feel as if all speech therapy apps were created for the elementary school children. As an SLP service older student you feel left out of the technology revolution that came sweeping our profession. Over the years, Smarty Ears hear from hundreds […]
How to Teach Spelling to Your Child
Being a good speller is a gift that many of us don’t appreciate enough. There are so many ways good spelling is essential in everyday life. WHY SPELLING IS IMPORTANT? Poor spelling can greatly affect reading and writing skills. It can hinder your child’s progress in school. Teaching your child to be a better speller […]
Three essential apps for individuals with aphasia
When individuals suffer a stroke, the changes in their lives can have devastating effects. With the help of skilled professionals such as speech-language-pathologist, occupational therapists and physical therapists, stroke survivors can learn to cope with their disability of recover functions lost with the help of some of the best apps for aphasia. There are a […]
The anatomy of an educational app update
We have been making apps since 2009 and throughout the years we have made hundreds of updates throughout our apps. Creating educational apps requires a great deal of upkeep. We always want to make sure our apps don’t get left behind. When we started creating apps in 2009, the iPad was not even out yet. […]
Bridging the Gap Between Reading Comprehension and Speech Difficulties Through Appsread
Reading and speaking are directly related. Though you can read without speaking, thoughts usually come from absorbed information in which reading is a big part, and speech is the expression of thoughts. Reading, including reading comprehension, therefore, can be a problem for children with speech difficulties. In fact, studies have shown that children who have […]
Which one is (really) the best articulation app for iPad?
We’ve seen the question a million times on Facebook, twitter and other social media: “What is the Best Articulation app?” This well intentioned question often comes up from someone who is either just become a Speech Therapist or is a Newbie to the world of app on the iPad, or perhaps someone who is just […]
