Key Features of the Apraxia Apps
Why did Vanessa created the apraxia apps? Vanessa wanted something specific that she could use as a therapy tool for children with apraxia and difficulty making sounds and saying words. While there were other apps for kids with apraxia, she could not find any apps on the market that combined the following features, which are in her apps:
Talk Tales App Key Features:
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Motor Learning Theory and Motor Planning: Talk Tales Apraxia Apps are built on the foundation of motor learning theory, a crucial element in speech therapy for children with apraxia. This approach emphasizes the repetition and practice of motor movements required for speech production.
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Interactive Engagement: Essential for learning, engagement is a cornerstone of Talk Tales Apraxia Apps. The interactive elements within the apps are carefully designed to engage, capture and maintain a child's attention.
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Story-Based Learning: Vanessa recognized the power of storytelling in language acquisition. Talk Tales Apps utilize a story-based approach, providing context and meaning to the words and sounds being practiced.
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Visual Guidance with Mouth Videos: One of the distinctive features of Talk Tales Apraxia Apps is the inclusion of videos demonstrating how to produce specific sounds and words. These videos offer visual guidance to children.
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Modeling Word Meaning: This holistic approach combines both articulation practice and semantic understanding, ensuring that children grasp not only how to say the words, but also their contextual usage.
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Free Downloadable Practice Sheets: Talk Tales Apraxia Apps offer additional resources in the form of free downloadable practice sheets. These sheets can be accessed on talktalesbooks.com, providing supplementary materials for extended learning beyond the app.