Lost all schedules
This app was used frequently by my son with autism but one day it just quit
Apparently the developer has to update it
We then bought the new version for over $20 thinking we could try to transfer the files from the old app to the new but couldn’t
This was a huge loss to our son and a great cost to us!
Don’t bother!
Apparently the developer has to update it
We then bought the new version for over $20 thinking we could try to transfer the files from the old app to the new but couldn’t
This was a huge loss to our son and a great cost to us!
Don’t bother!
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IPad failure
I have a bought version that works on old iPad but does not work on my new iPad. They want me to pay again for the HD version. Not recommended.
Needs to be updated
This app needs to be updated to be compatible with update apple products. Will no longer work.
Great app!
I just bought this app and already I simply love it! I'm an autism teacher and can make schedules on other software, but this app makes it so easy and quick to do. It interfaces with you photos and with Google images and allows you to record. Plus you can send a pdf file! I will use this both for my son and for my classroom!
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GREAT App For Everyday Use!
I purchased this app to have a portable, multifunctional "First Then" tool for my 5 year old, who is impacted by Autism. This app met and exceeded my expectations, and the addition of the visual schedule makes difficult transitions in public settings far easier to endure. We've been able to ditch the cumbersome PECS now, and my little guy enjoys using the iPod to navigate through his daily activities. This app is almost unbelievably affordable too for the functionality and versatility it brings to the user (VERY user friendly!). The developer has answered my questions personally through email (I tend to be a little technically challenged, ha!) and is incredibly friendly when replying to my questions. Thank you, Good Karma, for yet another amazing app (I purchased My Choices previously with incredible success). I have found your apps to be so in tune with exactly what my child needs....can't wait to see what comes next!
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Excellent schedule for kids and I
This is so great! So easy to use. Not complicated at all.
This even can lock editing so the kids can't alter it.
I can't figure out how to add a step In between my steps.
But overall absolutely excellent app.
This even can lock editing so the kids can't alter it.
I can't figure out how to add a step In between my steps.
But overall absolutely excellent app.
Invaluable!!
We use this app for autism and it's great. Much better than more expensive ones out there and we have tried nearly all.
Now more easily organised due to updates which allow you to move schedules and tasks around.
Would be great to have folders to put different types of scheduals in but I'm not going to deduct a star for that as this app literally is a life saver for us.
Now more easily organised due to updates which allow you to move schedules and tasks around.
Would be great to have folders to put different types of scheduals in but I'm not going to deduct a star for that as this app literally is a life saver for us.
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Awesome app
Love the visual schedule, I previously bought the other visual schedule app that was 5 times as much and this one works so much better.
I also like the choice if you do this then you get this. Our teacher at school has a pec card at school that says this same thing. No longer do we have to carry pecs we can make one on the iPod touch immediately!
Love not being dependent on PECs or our speech teacher!
I also like the choice if you do this then you get this. Our teacher at school has a pec card at school that says this same thing. No longer do we have to carry pecs we can make one on the iPod touch immediately!
Love not being dependent on PECs or our speech teacher!
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Love this app!
This is a great app for all children who are visual learners! Wonderful for kiddos with autism, launguage delays, or even toddlers who are learning to speak. Love that you can take "on the go" pics and uplaod them on the spot. This app has made my life as well as my daughter's much easier! Thanks
We simply love this app
Feb 13, 2011- I haven't had the problems stated about using on iPad. I'm using an iPad2 and we love this app more each time we find another use. I found it makes a wonderful visual shopping list for our children, one with ASD, to help keep them occupied while we shop. I'm always looking for new ways to use it. We got it when it first came out and it's the only app we've consistently used. I was thrilled to find out there was sound on it when we upgraded our iPod from 1st gen to 3rd gen and then to use it on our iPad has just been even better. Our photos aren't blurry and I haven't had it crash once. So far we use it for a schedule, first-then board, social stories and now a shopping list. I can't wait to see what else we can get out of this app.
Aug 13, 2010 - I like it. More importantly, my son (3 yrs) will try and use it. He isn't into techie gadgets. I've been looking for something that loads quickly, does what you need and you can move on. Our special needs son doesn't have the patience to wait while we go through menus nor do we have the time afterwards. We needed something that simply showed him what he needed to do and was very easy to create a new list on the fly. It was also great to use as a social story creator about flying on an airplane for our trip. Definitely recommend to anyone who needs a reliable, easy-to-use app to help with transitioning or communication.
Aug 13, 2010 - I like it. More importantly, my son (3 yrs) will try and use it. He isn't into techie gadgets. I've been looking for something that loads quickly, does what you need and you can move on. Our special needs son doesn't have the patience to wait while we go through menus nor do we have the time afterwards. We needed something that simply showed him what he needed to do and was very easy to create a new list on the fly. It was also great to use as a social story creator about flying on an airplane for our trip. Definitely recommend to anyone who needs a reliable, easy-to-use app to help with transitioning or communication.
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Works OK with some bugs on iPad 2 & on 3rd generation iTouch
I designed a schedule for my daughter who is severly autistic. I did the design on my iPad and exported it to her iTouch. I had problems with the file sharing as you can not import a entire folder into the File Sharing on iTunes, so I had to import the individual files. It worked ok for the first round, but I dont know how future revisions will work out. I had problems with it creating multiple image and sound files. I wish it would use the text that accompanied the image. Also, it would be nice to be able to add a step in the middle of a routine. As it is now I had to replace the next step, then redo all of the steps in the file. So make sure you have everything organized before you start. I'll write down the schedule first, then develope it. I have reviewed the support, but the application did not function as shown. It did not show buttons in the edit screen to allow me to move the steps around. Also, it did not bring up the import screen, but just pulled in the schedule. I will probably end up deleting the app on the iTouch then reinstalling it and adding the new schedule each time from scatch to keep it from generating multiple copies of each step in the image and sound files. Also, if the check off feature is enabled, it turns off the sound bites and you have to uncheck each step the next time you look at it. It would be nice if you could keep the sound bites and there was a reset the checks button on the schedule to get the schedule ready for it's next use. Still it's a good app, but needs some tweeking by the developer. Perhaps just needs updating for the current iOS as I am using iOS 5.
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Not for iPad
I bought this app because the description said that you CAN use it with an iPad. I'm so disappointed. $9.99 down the drain. When you put it on the iPad and enlarge it to fit the screen (as shown on the developers website in a video) the app gets very blurry and distorted. Additionally, it crashes A LOT. I'd really appreciate it if this developer would actually make it iPad friendly instead of falsely advertising it as being ok to use with the iPad. I feel deceived and cheated.
The app is great on iPhone... So I guess I'll give it 3 stars for that. If they hadn't lied about it being ok with iPad I would have given it 5.
The app is great on iPhone... So I guess I'll give it 3 stars for that. If they hadn't lied about it being ok with iPad I would have given it 5.
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First Then Visual Schedules
This is a brilliant app.
So easy to create and edit schedule when you have one spare minute or on the go.
Fast personal feeling to pictures which is invaluable.
Support prompt and specifically responsive. Good website with video tutorials.
One star short as no print feature yet.
Small charge well worth it.
Well done!
So easy to create and edit schedule when you have one spare minute or on the go.
Fast personal feeling to pictures which is invaluable.
Support prompt and specifically responsive. Good website with video tutorials.
One star short as no print feature yet.
Small charge well worth it.
Well done!
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Perfect for kids with special needs
We just started using this app with our daughter (12) who has down syndrome, and it's been a huge hit already! We made schedules for the morning and night, and are planning to make schedules for her scholastic work too. She loves being in charge of her to do list, and the List Mode is the perfect combo of textual instructions she can read with pictures for visual cues. We use it with the check list so she can tick off what she's done.
Previous reviews mentioned that you cannot change the order of the list items. This must have changed, because you can now change the order. When in Edit Mode, click the minus sign at the top, then move the bars on the right of each list item to sort.
On the downside, the app crashes (though info is still saved) when you try to load pictures more than once or twice. And when you use the checklists, touching the picture removes the check, which makes it nearly impossible to use when in the Full Mode. But both of these are minor issues. It's a great app and we already realize this is going to be one of our most used applications!
Previous reviews mentioned that you cannot change the order of the list items. This must have changed, because you can now change the order. When in Edit Mode, click the minus sign at the top, then move the bars on the right of each list item to sort.
On the downside, the app crashes (though info is still saved) when you try to load pictures more than once or twice. And when you use the checklists, touching the picture removes the check, which makes it nearly impossible to use when in the Full Mode. But both of these are minor issues. It's a great app and we already realize this is going to be one of our most used applications!
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Upgrades are great!
I love this program for my son with autism. I create routine schedules which he follows through out his day. For example his morning routine has getting dressed, brushing teeth etc. I can add audio clips from some of his faviorite cartoons that relate to what he is doing, so he is motivated to do the schedule. This has increased my son's independence and involvement considerably. I am looking foward to future programs. I highly recommend this program for children on the specturm that are motivated by electronics, like my son. Thank you so much!!!!!
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First Then Visual Schedule
What a great app to have if you need or use visual schedules. This app allows me to change any schedule no matter where I am.. It sure helps when your plans have change unexpectedly....
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Simple and Intuitive!
This app is very intuitive to use and simple enough for students to participate in constructing their schedules. The graphics are great, even in full-screen mode on the iPad, and the different ways of viewing the schedule will be very useful. The option to load pictures from the built-in library, stored photo library, or directly from Google makes it very easy to add picture support. The audio support is a great feature and simple enough for students to use. It's also nice to be able to check items as complete (in Settings). I found it a little difficult to locate the "full size" option which you have to select for adding pics directly from Google as the option only flashes for an instant in the upper right hand corner. I would like to add pictures and audio to items on the home screen so that my students could be even more independent, but I haven't discovered a way to do that on the iPad even though it shows pics on the home page in the screen shot above. But overall I like this app very much. Thank you!
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SLP
I like this app, but wish I could change the schedule order.
Skip It for Your iPad
While this app is compatible with an iPad, it is certainly NOT worth a $9.99 price point for your iPad. Visually, it's anticlimactic and difficult to use as a motivator when compared to other iPad apps. Enlarging the screen to more easily view the photos, etc. only makes them blurry and more difficult to recognize.
If you're strictly working with a smaller iPhone or iTouch, you'll be more happy visually, but I'd still question the price point.
The same review applies to the "My Choice Board" app. I think the concepts are outstanding and potentially great educational tools, but until they're designed to work at their full potential on an iPad, I'd spend my $10 elsewhere.
If you're strictly working with a smaller iPhone or iTouch, you'll be more happy visually, but I'd still question the price point.
The same review applies to the "My Choice Board" app. I think the concepts are outstanding and potentially great educational tools, but until they're designed to work at their full potential on an iPad, I'd spend my $10 elsewhere.
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Wonderful app
We have gone from all no to "what's next?". My 7 year old son (with down syndrome) knows what is expected without my constant prompts. He is obviously feeling more independent using this app and as a result our lives are going much more smoothly. My typical 9 year old daughter thinks this is much better than a nagging mom too. Soooo recommend
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