The DSAQ Guide to Apps for Ipad and Ipod Touch
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Down Syndrome Association of Qld Inc. The DSAQ Guide to Apps For iPad and iPod Touch PO Box 3223, Stafford, Qld 4053 Ph: (07) 3356 6655 Fax: (07) 3856 2687 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dsaq.org.au All donations over $2 are tax deductible ABN 38 934 427 390 © The DSAQ Guide to Apps 2011 Contents About iPad and iPod Touch..................................................................................... 2 About This Guide ........................................................................................................... 2 Fine Motor ......................................................................................................................... 4 English - Reading .......................................................................................................... 5 English - Writing ............................................................................................................. 8 English - Interactive Story Books ......................................................................... 10 Matching ............................................................................................................................. 12 Maths - Numeral Recognition and Counting ................................................ 13 Maths - Numeracy ....................................................................................................... 14 Music - Create ............................................................................................................... 16 Music - Listen and Watch ......................................................................................... 17 Art - Basic ........................................................................................................................ 19 Art - Advanced .............................................................................................................. 21 Reference ......................................................................................................................... 22 Utilities ................................................................................................................................ 24 Organisation ..................................................................................................................... 26 Communication .............................................................................................................. 27 Lifestyle ............................................................................................................................... 28 Behaviour Support ...................................................................................................... 30 Games ................................................................................................................................ 31 About iPad and iPod Touch About This Guide iPod’s and iPad’s have fast become It can be overwhelming to search must-have items for people of all ages. through the thousands of apps available Their use by children and adults with in the iTunes store so we have compiled Down syndrome is seeing increased this booklet to give you more information engagement and skill development in about some of our favourites. many areas. We have separated the apps into Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this categories based on their primary use. technology is the ongoing release of new It is important, however, to recognise applications. When looking at future uses that each app may assist with the of such devices the possibilities seem development of a number of skills in almost endless. different areas. The two major considerations that need Fruit Ninja, for example, is a simple game to be made when choosing between the that is great for improving fine motor two devices are: skills. In addition to this it is a great app for practicing the skills required to use the iPod or iPad (swipe), it is good for 1. How portable does it need to be? concentration, and can even enhance For example, if being used primarily to understanding of numbers by attempts support communication an iPod Touch is at beating high scores! So think broadly smaller, lighter and easier to use on the when looking at the potential uses for go. different applications and consider the and many things they have to offer. 2. How developed are the users fine We have separated the applications into motor skills? categories to make the booklet easier to For some people the larger iPad screen navigate. DSAQ’s library has resources is easier to navigate as screen touches available to support the learning of often do not require the accuracy of the skills across these categories. If you are iPod Touch. working on a particular skill using apps, for example matching, you may also like to borrow an activity from the library that It is important to consider all potential focuses on the same task. Some people areas of use along with the support with Down syndrome have trouble needs and abilities of the user when transferring a skill they have learnt in making this choice. 2 one area to another (this is called 4. ‘iPad Only’ generalisation) so by providing These apps are available on the iPad opportunities to practice a skill in a only. They often have more detailed number of contexts you can support graphics and will not load onto an iPod the development of competency in that Touch. focus area. Another important thing to check is Please Note whether an app is compatible with the device you are using. Under the ‘Use’ column in this booklet we have given a Considerations need to be made guide to this and you will find one of 4 according to the suitability for options : individuals and their level of support and abilities. This document intends to serve a purpose as a guide only 1. ‘iPod and zoom iPad’ This means that and it is recommended you assess the the app was designed specifically for the applications suggested with your own iPod Touch. It will still play on the iPad uses in mind. but will either display at iPod size in the middle of the screen OR you can ‘zoom’ to make the app fill the screen by tapping At the time of writing, all of the apps the white circle that says ‘2x’ in the found in this booklet were available for corner of the screen. purchase or free download via the Apple iTunes Store and prices were accurate. Prices can change so please check 2. ‘iPod and iPad’ before purchasing. These apps are optimised for both the iPod Touch and the iPad. That is, it will play on both devices and automatically adjust it’s size to suit the screen. For More Information 3. ‘iPod or iPad’ Please contact the DSAQ Office on (07) This means that there is a seperate 3356 6655 and ask to speak to the version of the app available for each Information and Support Coordinator or device. When searching in the iTunes the Education Consultant if you would store make sure you are searching for like more information about the iPad, the version that applies to your device. iPod Touch, or any of the apps contained iPad apps often have ‘for iPad’ or ‘HD’ in this guide. after the title. 3 Fine Motor App name Icon Description Use Price Pop as many bubble wrap ‘bubbles’ as possible in one minute. iPod Bubble Popper and Free iPad Great for fine motor. Swipe to draw bubbles then tap to pop. iPod Bubbles and $2.49 iPad Flick finger to kick soccer ball and curve around defenders. Multiple modes including bullseye, iPod Flick Kick arcade and time attack. and $1.19 Football iPad Fine motor game. Loop groups of butterflies of the same colour by drawing a circle around them iPod Flyloop to ‘catch’ them before time runs out. Relaxing and $1.19 soundtrack. iPad Swipe game that requires user to cut as many iPod pieces of fruit as possible within the time limit. iPod $1.19 Fruit Ninja or or iPad iPad $3.99 Touch the screen and watch the bolt of electricity follow your fingers. iPod Plasma Globe and Free iPad Tap the Santa’s as they pop up as fast as you can. Difficulty increases as game advances. iPod Santa Smash and Free iPad Musical game that requires user to tap music notes at the correct time. Includes popular music iPod Tap Tap - great for older kids and adults. or $3.99 Revenge 3 zoom iPad 4 19 English - Reading App name Icon Description Use Price Multiple apps available in this series. Each contains approximately 50 flash card images iPod ABA Flash within a set category. Apps include: emotions, and Free Cards zoo animals, actions, vegetables and vehicles. iPad Icon shown is for ‘ABA Flash Cards - Emotions’ Letter flash cards. Audio of word, spelling, animal sounds and phonetic sounds of each letter in iPod Free ABC Phonics word. Focus on letter recognition plus 2 games - and or sight word recognition, and alphabet letters and zoom $2.49 sounds recognition. iPad Interactive alphabet flashcards with animations and sounds. iPod $1.19 Alphabet or or Animals iPad $2.49 Interactive children’s relaxation story. The animated story guides children through iPad $9.99 Angry Octopus techniques used to deep breathe, calm down only and manage anger. Learn 50+ animals. Uses audio for animal name, animal sound, and spelling. Highlights letters as iPod Animal Fun spelling. and Free iPad “23,469 classics to go.” E-reader application iPod that allows you to search and download from a iPod $2.49 Free Books catalogue of free books in the public domain. or or iPad iPad Free Purchase and import books from the iBookstore. Includes free illustrated copy of Winnie the Pooh. iPod iBooks Tools include highlight, search and