Autism & PDD Reasoning & Problem Solving App LinguiSystems

Description

Ages: 3-7
Grades: PreK-2

Now young children with limited language proficiency can work on the skills of solving a problem, cause and effect, sequencing, predicting, and comparing.

This app is based on the Buddy Bear storybooks and software that have a huge following among speech-language pathologists and educators. The specialized teaching techniques develop communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays:

• simple, predictable language
• uncluttered illustrations
• cheerful, calming narration
• open-ended responses
• engaging animation and sound effects
• flexible, story-based learning

Each story focuses on one skill area. The stories match the content of the Autism & PDD Reasoning & Problem Solving Interactive Software. The stories are organized by these skill areas:

• Solving a Problem answer "what" questions to solve problems
• Cause and Effect answer a "why" question to determine cause and effect
• Predicting infer and predict what Buddy Bear is going to do based on the items he has
• Sequencing identify Buddy Bear's next step
• Comparing identify how two items are the same

The app has 45 interactive screens packed with teaching opportunities so youngsters can:

• understand and answer wh- questions
• build language and literacy
• increase spontaneous communication exchanges
• develop joint attention and social reciprocity

Once you start the app, tap on one of the five skills to launch a story. Children choose the correct answer with an easy one-touch response. Tap the back, forward, and repeat arrows for easy screen navigation. Correct responses are reinforced with animation, sound effects, and a friendly, "Good job!" A randomization feature can be turned on/off.

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