What is receptive language? Receptive language is how we understand that language input we receive. Basically, receptive language is comprehension. Imagine if you lost your voice. You would still be able to understand when people talk to you, you just wouldn’t be able to verbally communicate your thoughts (which is “expressive language”). Some children may […]

Bargain-hunting SLPs will love these free speech therapy apps! So you got a new iPad? It’s all very exciting because you’ve heard so many great things about using it in therapy, right? But now what?! This is exactly how I felt when I got my iPad. I was a poor graduate student who honestly couldn’t […]

The Story Creator App!! I originally got this app when I was a poor grad student with a brand new iPad. But, I think that only made me a better critic! 😉 I know your speech therapy dollars have to really stretch, so why not take advantage of a free, open-ended, highly versatile tool?! Story […]

For some reason, I find myself constantly running out of activities to target following directions. Especially activities that can be used year round! I recently implemented centers in several of my groups and love having an “app station” for students to use my iPad. Enter in Seasonal Directions, a great app that I’ve used a […]

I’m super excited to share some information about Speak for Yourself, one of my all-time favorite AAC apps for the iPad! Since I’ve been learning about, and have used AAC apps on the iPad, the most common one I saw was Proloquo2Go. While that app has it’s place, the kiddos I saw that used it […]

To be honest, working at a private practice you don’t get a HUGE number of articulation kiddos. I was concerned this app might not get as much use as I like to give to apps when I’m reviewing them… but I didn’t really have another app that did what this app could offer so I […]

Personally, I feel like AAC is often underutilized in our field. Oftentimes, this can be due to lack of access to the appropriate technology, cost limitations, or time limitations. We learned in grad school that AAC is appropriate for anybody who cannot meet 100% of their communication needs in a day. I love many things […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for quality apps for social skills! They can be TOUGH to find! Enter in the fabulous “Let’s Be Social” app. According to the app, it models and teaches solving problems, forming friendships, recognizing emotions, and predicting outcomes. Everything in the app was created by SLPs which is […]

As you may know from my prior app reviews, I love Smarty Ears apps – every single one of them! So when offered the opportunity to review their newest app, I was thrilled! Language Trainer looks very different than other Smarty Ears apps that I have. It is very simple, with little to no distractions/extra […]

Thanks to a reader comment on this post, I decided to show each of my folders so you can see all of my apps and how they are organized! I promise to keep this page updated to the best of my ability. AAC: Talk Touch, TapToTalk, Choiceworks Aphasia: All of the Lingraphica apps (just look […]

In a world dominated by child directed everything, what’s an adult based SLP to do?! Well read on. Because while there are definitely fewer options, many are amazing!   This semester, due to a number of reasons, I’ve been forced into planning activities for pretty much all of my clients on my own. For a […]

   Jenna, over at Speech Room News, is having a linky for Language Apps! Check here to check it out. My post will briefly outline my five favorite, go-to language apps! 1) Describe It! by Pocket SLP This app would be perfect for kids of all ages.. and adults! Think Catch Phrase, but with picture support […]