Why spend the money on an iPad and then spend even more on apps? That’s how I felt after I got my iPad. Keep in mind that many free apps actually require you to make “in-app” purchases to access additional content – I’ve noted those apps with an asterisk (*). I have a wonderful selection of both free and paid apps on my iPad now, but here’s a list of the best free apps for speech pathologists to get you started:
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Autism Emotion – Uses music and photos to teach emotions
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Kimochis Feeling Frenzy– Fast-paced game to “eat” only negative feelings
3) 
Splice Video Editor – Free substitute for iMovie
4) 
PAR Assessment Toolkit – Calculate precise ages, use the normal curve, etc
5) 
Common Core – Handy official Common Core app
6) 
Brainscape – Smart Flashcards – Flashcard system organized by topic
7) 
Dictionary.com App – Look up words on or offline
8) 
Evernote – Organize notes and lists, sharing across devices
9) 
iBooks – Keep downloaded free, paid, and self-created books in one place
10) 
Toontastic* – Kids create their own stories through narration and animation
11) 
The Social Express* – Solve the social problems of the characters
12) 
Google Drive – Store and share all kinds of documents across devices
13) 
Food Fight – Reward game where the chef attacks his veggies
14) 
Chicktionary – Puzzles and games to help kids learn new vocabulary
15) 
Compass – Find north, south, east, and west
16) 
ChoiceBoard Creator – Customize boards for students who make decisions
17) 
Draw with Stars – Write letters in moving stars and shake to start over
18) 
Giant Timer – Easy-to-read, standard timer for therapy sessions
19) 
Question TherAppy Lite – Ask and answer WH questions
20) 
Where’s Mommy? – Animal matching game; change to your own photos
21) 
PicCollage – Interactive, customizable photo boards
22) 
Little Puzzles – Preschool – Put together puzzles of common objects
23) 
ClassDojo – Track students’ behavior, send reports to parents
What other apps do you use with your students? I’d love to know!