Listening Power IntermediateLT vs Stutter Stars

Listening Power Intermediate Lite provides over 150 listening practice questions on apple devices (iPad, iPhone and Macbook)! No streaming or monthly charges for any of our apps. Designed by Patti Hamaguchi, a licensed speech-language pathologist and developer of the popular Fun with Directions app, it is perfect for children at a language age of 5 through 12 or any child learning English. Does your child need practice listening or working on receptive language concepts? Is auditory processing of language concepts difficult? Listening Power Intermediate Lite was designed for children with delayed language comprehension, AD/HD, weak listening or auditory processing, autism, and English language learners but ANY child can enjoy these fun activities to strengthen listening! Background noise option for Story activity for children who have a central auditory processing disorder (CAPD( and need practice listening in noise. By turning on the “text on” feature, it can also be used for reading decoding/comprehension as well! This app should ideally be played with an adult who can teach and cue the child when appropriate during the activities. As with all screen time, app play should be limited. There are 5 activities in the app: Listening for Descriptions: Adjectives such as longest/shortest, empty/full, curly/straight, between, etc. Intermediate: Look for the square fish tank that has an orange fish swimming next to a red fish in it. 8 questions for each level. Total 24 Listening for Meaning: Vocabulary terms are introduced in context with a follow-up question. Intermediate: The woman looked for a container for her toys. What might she have chosen? A big box/a little girl/a doll 8 questions for each level. Total 24 Listening for Grammar: plurals, verb tenses, pronouns, preposition concepts, and negation! Find the sentence with a mistake: He don’t have my book/I forgot to bring my wallet to the restaurant. 8 questions for each level. Total 24 Listening for Word Memory: 9 pictures are shown. The child is asked to listen and remember the words in order. 2-6 word series are provided. There are unlimited combinations for this activity! Listening for Stories: Easy level: A story is read with accompanying pictures and sound effects, followed by questions about the story such as who, what, and where questions. Intermediate has pictures at beginning/end only and more challenging questions. Advanced: Only pictures for non-fiction narratives, science fiction stories. 5 Stories for each level, with 5 questions each. Total 75 questions Features include: Easy, Intermediate and Advanced levels within each activity. Auto Advance/Drop makes the questions easier or more challenging, depending on your child’s choices; Door or basketball game included for a fun break; data collection, pop-up reward animations, individual user only on this Lite version + guest; text on/off feature available to work on reading decoding and comprehension, options for 2, 3 or 4 choices to be shown. Tech support: info@hamaguchiapps.com We do not collect any personal information from this app. Apps do not require WiFi connection once downloaded as it is a self-contained app.

Stutter Stars uses speech recognition technology to provide real-time feedback on a person’s speech patterns, allowing them to identify areas for improvement and work on strategies to improve their fluency. The game’s use of speech pathology science can help both adults and children learn effective techniques for managing their stutter and speaking with greater ease. Any questions: Contact us: hello@sayitlabs.com THE GAME This unique speech therapy app is a full-length game that will help support speech communication, fluency, naturalness, and mindfulness. Stay Motivated - Helper characters in the game listen to your speech, provide immediate feedback, and use scaffolding to teach new concepts. Scaffolding is used by speech and language pathologists to help people learn incrementally. This increases motivation and helps build consistency and confidence. Use Your Own Voice - Our speech recognition engine has been trained to respond to many types of responses, speaking styles, and input. Fluent speech, communication style, and naturalness of speech are really what the helpers are listening for. See Your Results - When you speak during the gameplay, your speech production is displayed in easy-to-read graphs. We visualize your gameplay and show how many words were successfully produced and ones that are challenging. Automatic Reporting - For teachers, parents, SLPs, or you the player, we automatically generate reports which you can see in the game or send to yourself in a beautiful pdf or doc file. This gives a snapshot of your performance and shows all the words you spoke correctly or which ones needed some extra help. Maybe some techniques are easier than others? Story Mode & Practice Mode - Story Mode takes you on a journey through the world, while Practice Mode allows you to practice any technique on command. Your voice, your choice. The Science - In each part of the game, press the pause button and you will see the ‘Science’ button. A small video will appear to explain the reason behind your practice. Not to mention all the tips and facts that are always on display. TECHNIQUES - Turning your vocal cords on and off - Easy Onset - Light Contact - Speaking slowly or working on your rate of speech - Changing your pitch - Changing your loudness or amplitude - Chunking, parsing, or learning to pause - Breathing exercises to practice mindfulness - Sustained phonation exercises to see how you can promote breath support - Practice initiating all speech sounds - Practice speaking under pressure SAY IT LABS We are speech recognition engineers who have closely consulted speech therapists, neurologists, linguists, and people who stutter. We have spoken at the European Clinical Specialization in Fluency Disorders and presented at the Oxford Dysfluency Conference. Our consultations have included professors from Northwestern University and the University of Texas, executives from the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders, and the President of the International Fluency Association and Head of the European Stuttering Specialization. What are you waiting for? Play Stutter Stars today! DISCLAIMER Stutter Stars is not a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment of fluency and fluency disorders. We strongly encourage users to seek advice from a speech and language pathologist in addition to using this app. SAY IT Labs does not guarantee 100% fluency. Stutter Stars is not a cure for stuttering. SAY IT Labs expressly does not claim responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this game. Never disregard professional health advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY https://www.sayitlabs.com/policies/privacy-policy