Free App of the Day – Let me Talk – AAC Talker App

Description from Developer

A free AAC talker app supports communication in all areas of life and therefore providing a voice to everyone. LetMeTalk is donation financed.

LetMeTalk enables you to line up images in a meaningful way to read this row of images as a sentence. To line up images is known as AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

The image database of LetMeTalk contains more than 9,000 easy to understand images from ARASAAC (http://arasaac.org). Additionally, you can add existing images from the device or take new photos with the build in camera.

For LetMeTalk no internet connection or mobile contract is necessary, so you can use LetMeTalk in almost any situation, like hospitals, nursing home or schools.

You can find LetMeTalk tutorials at http://letmetalk.info/support

Suitable for:
• autism symptoms and Asperger syndrome, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)
• aphasia
• speech apraxia
• articulation/phonological disorder
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
• cerebral palsy
• down syndrome

Features:
• more than 9,000 images from ARASAAC included
• voice support for images and sentences
• unlimited and flexible creation of new categories and adding new images
• pre configured for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• load / save your current profile (vocabulary)
• keep several profiles on your devices and switch fast between them
• share your profile easily with other devices
• switch fast between 2 languages and use LetMeTalk as translator

• supported languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian and German, Chinese, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Bulgarian, Romanian, Galician, Catalan, Basque
• voice support for most languages

Remember app is free for a limited time and can go back to regular pricing at anytime. Please double check price before downloading.

Download link: Let Me Talk

Free App of the Day – Toca Pet Doctor

Description from Developer

The pets need your help! In Toca Pet Doctor our animal friends want your love, care and help.

Meet 15 animals who are all craving your attention. Through innovative play you can help the dove, or clean up the pup! Oh no, did the angry worm accidentally twist itself into a knot?

Beautiful artwork and fun sounds designed for ages 2-6 guides your kids through different activities, empowering them to take care of and feel for the animals.

FEATURES
√ 15 lively and charming animals
√ When they’re cured, they go back to sleep – wake them up and play again!
√ Feed them flies, seeds and yummy vegetables!
√ Intuitive, safe and kid-friendly design
√ Beautiful original artwork
√ No rules or stress
√ No third party advertising
√ No in-app purchases

MEET THE PETS
– CHARM the charming dog
– BUN our friendly neighborhood budgie
– TARZAN the upside down turtle
– WORM the not so happy earthworm
– BLOB the slimy snail
– POP the spikey iguana
– MOLLY the chipper Guinea Pig
– BISSE the yellow canary
– RASCAL the mischievous cat
– PICKLES the perky pigeon
– CID (pronounced Sssssid) the snake
– DOTTIE the spotted toad
– JESS “pretty eyes” spider
– BRIE the cheesy mouse
– And TOFU the vegetarian rabbit.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS APP IS AVAILABLE FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME AND CAN GO BACK TO REGULAR PRICE AT ANY TIME. BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK PRICING BEFORE DOWNLOADING

DOWLOAD LINK: TOCA PET DOCTOR

Horsemanship Program for High Functioning Kids with Special Needs – Open Barn THIS SATURDAY!!!!

I wanted to let you know about a new opportunity for our friends with special needs, developing at Remlinger Farms in Carnation. They are starting a “horsemanship” program for high functioning kids with special needs. The open house to learn more is this coming Saturday, Oct. 25th.
Website says: Come to our “Open Barn” and experience an Introduction to our program for all children interested in spending more time with ponies.

“Open Barn” – Saturday, October 25th
4:30 pm for all children ages 3 to 10 with parents
6:00 pm focus on Special Needs Children with parents

For more Info. Call Bonnie Remlinger 425-765-0841 or Bonnie Tachell 425-333-4409 or please email bonnie@remlingerfarms.com

Our Special Needs Classes will teach you all about basic horsemanship. You will be able to ride with a handler and build your self confidence around our majestic animals.

If you are interested classes are forming. For more information or to join please email bonnie@remlingerfarms.com

Free Educational Science App – Galaxies by Kids Discover

Description from Developer

Tour the Milky Way, travel through galaxy clusters, and engage in hands-on activities, such as making your own constellation and working a high-tech telescope.

In this app you’ll learn about:
• An Introduction to Galaxies
• How Galaxies Are Born
• Clusters of Galaxies
• Telescopes and Discovery
• Kinds of Galaxies
• Galactic Myths and Legends

Features include:
• Interactive 3-D models
• High-definition video and audio
• Hi-res photographs, cartoons, and animations
• Easy-to-read, accessible writing
• Quizzes, puzzles, and other fun games
• Plus…optimized for the iPad Retina display

KIDS DISCOVER has been creating award-winning content for kids for over 20 years. KIDS DISCOVER apps are always AD-FREE.

Other great apps from KIDS DISCOVER include:

• Antarctica
• Cells
• Extreme Weather
• Space
• Washington, D.C.
• Simple Machines
• And More!

To learn more about us and our mission to inspire kids, feed their natural curiosity, and instill a love of reading and learning, please visit us at http://www.kidsdiscover.com

REMEMBER SOME FREE APPS ARE FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME AND MAY GO BACK TO REGULAR PRICE AT ANY TIME. PLEASE BE SURE TO DOUBLE-CHECK LINK BEFORE DOWNLOADING!!

DOWNLOAD LINK: GALAXIES by KIDS DISCOVER

Sign Up Open for WAAA’s November’s 7th “Tumble for Autism” At Skymania Trampolines

Tumble for Autism – Nov 7th, 2014 -4:00pm – 6:00pm

Tumble on into SkyMania for an afternoon of fun in support of a great cause!

This 30,000 square foot facility filled with trampolines, foam pits and more is open for all to enjoy. Trained staff and volunteers will be there to assist you with your tumbling moves.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THOSE WITH AUTISM, THOSE WITHOUT AUTISM AND EVERYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

All jumpers, including parents, must register in advance and complete a waiver. Drop-ins will not be admitted due to SkyMania’s safety rules and maximum capacity. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to jump session to check in. We are not responsible for late arrivals.

Cost is just $7 for first child, $5 for parents and siblings (under 2 free). All entry fees, donations and sponsorships will benefit Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy (WAAA), a non-profit agency dedicated to helping those who are dealing with autism throughout the state. There will be two sessions, the first running from 4:00pm – 4:50pm, the second from 5:00pm – 5:50pm. For more information contact info@washingtonautismadvocacy.org

When
November 7th, 2014 4:00 PM through 6:00pm
Location
SkyMania Trampolines
11801 NE 116th Street
Suite B
Kirkland, WA 98034
United States
Contact
Phone: (425) 894-7231
Email: info@washingtonautismadvocacy.org

Please Register here: http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/events/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=8

Strider Bikes – GiveAway

Want a free bike?

Strider Bikes wants everyone to have an opportunity to experience life on two wheels. Their bikes have proven to be the perfect bike for people with special needs. They have received countless success stories from parents around the world.

Winning bikes for you and your organization is as easy as 1… 2… 3!
Submit a photo of your family member with special needs.
Tell us their story for a chance to win their very own STRIDER Bike!
Include the name of a Special Needs Organization to which he or she belongs, and we will send them 6 bikes for their use.

Enter Here : Strider Bikes – Giveaway!

At Strider, our mission is to build lightweight, efficient, all-terrain balance bikes that develop balance, and coordination in children.

STRIDERBIKES.COM

Free App of the Day – Advanced Making Sequences – Perfect App for Teach Story Order

Advanced Making Sequences is a totally redesigned version of our classic Making Sequences app that combines all the fantastic features you love with new enhancements making this app better than the last.

1. Original sequences may now be made with up to seven images!
2. Improved ease to placing images in order
3. Use web searches to find images and comics to use in sequences
4. Cleaner look with easier set up
5. Share your sequences using Dropbox

Advanced Making Sequences is perfect for teaching story order as well as steps to completing daily life activities. Use one of fifteen included sequences to get started or create your own using your own images, text, and narration for a more individualized approach.

APP FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME – DOWNLOAD TODAY – AND REMEMBER THESE APPS CAN GO BACK TO REGULAR PRICES AT ANYTIME – BE SURE TO CHECK PRICE BEFORE DOWNLOADING!!

Download Link: Advanced Making Sequences

Free App of the Day – Speech4Good – A Speech Therapy Tool App

Speech4Good puts speech therapy tools in your pocket. With proven features for people with speech disorders like stuttering or articulation, Speech4Good helps you monitor and record your speech practice from your iPhone or iPad.

Speech4Good is designed for people with speech disorders and speech-language pathologists. Its features are developed based on therapy methods to help students with stuttering, fluency, articulation, aphasia, autism and other speech disorders.

Features:

– Speech Center: a visual dashboard for your practice
– Speech Graph (oscilloscope) displays in real-time
– Delayed auditory feedback (DAF) at adjustable levels 20-300ms
– Record, add notes, and playback your speech samples*
– Custom-built Library to save and organize your files by date*
– Email your recordings and session notes*

App regularly $4.99 is FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME – Always remember FREE APPS can go back to their regular pricing at any time!!

Download Link : Speech4Good

FREE Minecraft Books for Kids: The Complete Minecraft Book Series (4 Minecraft Novels) Kindle Edition

Minecraft Books for Kids: The Complete Minecraft Book Series (4 Minecraft Novels for Kids) Kindle Edition

Amazon has the Minecraft Books for Kids: The Complete Minecraft Book Series (4 Minecraft Novels for Kids) Kindle Edition available to download for FREE!

About Minecraft Books for Kids: The Complete Minecraft Book Series (4 Minecraft Novels for Kids) Kindle Edition:

They do not need to be read in order

These books are perfect for almost all Minecraft fans, starting from children ages 8 and up

The following books are included in this Minecraft Box Set:

– Trapped in Minecraft: Spud’s Thrilling Adventure in the Overworld
– Stories from the Skylands
– Escape from Minecraft: Buck Descends into the Caves
– Herobrine Invades the Overworld

Find it here:  Minecraft Books for Kids: The Complete Minecraft Book Series
(4 Minecraft Novels for Kids) Kindle Edition

AND if you want to know how to find the best FREE Kindle e-books, bookmark this Amazon page: Top 100 FREE e-books on Amazon – they have a lot of other great books available for download now. You can read e-books on your computer, Kindle, or iphone – plus lots of other options!

Amazon prices can change at anytime and FREE e-books usually go quickly. 

Yoga for Parents and Families of Children with Special Needs with Krista Hanson

As parents and family members caring for children with special needs, disability, or chronic illness, we often give and give and give to our children. Many of us find the depths of our pools of love and caring wonderful – maybe deeper than we ever knew possible. But constantly drawing on all our reserves can tax our minds, bodies, relationships, and spirits.

Yoga offers tools and wisdom for coming back into our own bodies so that we can take care of ourselves, ultimately allowing us to be more present for others – especially those we are caring for. In this workshop we will do some yoga asana (movement) practice, focusing on flexibility and core and back strength. There will be space to connect with other parents, and lots of time to use the yoga’s tools – including breath, meditation, and restorative postures – to support release and relaxation.

Krista has been practicing yoga for nearly two decades, but it was the birth of her son four and a half years ago that led her to seek the healing possibilities of yoga. As a teacher, Krista loves sharing yoga with people who didn’t think they could do yoga. She draws inspiration from her son whose rare neuromuscular disease leaves him with extremely limited mobility but endless enthusiasm for dinosaur-inspired yoga.

This workshop is meant for everyone; no experience with yoga or physical flexibility is necessary. Please contact Krista Hanson with questions or for more information — kristaleehanson@gmail.com  or info@lotusyoga.biz

Fees & Registration:

Register on-line below, in person at the studio or via phone: 206-760-1917

Lotus unlimited membership-holders receive 10% off!

$30 / before for this workshop

$40 / day of for this workshop