Smart Directions Full Version vs QUICK Typ'DYS

Designed by a speech-language pathologist, Smart Directions is a fun and easy-to-use application created to support children with difficulties in both oral and written comprehension. During the game, children follow directions using illustrated game boards, each based on themed categories. Directions can be presented in writing or spoken using text-to-speech, depending on the child’s needs. Eight types of directions are included in the app: • Short, simple directions using the same action word • Short, simple directions using varied action words • Long directions using the same action word • Long directions using varied action words • Short, inference-based directions • Long, complex or inference-based directions • Two-step directions with temporal or sequential elements • Inference-based directions with temporal or sequential elements The eight game boards are paired with combinations of directions that increase in difficulty, allowing for comprehension goals to be worked on progressively. A brief reinforcement game pleasantly concludes each work session. Additionally, an integrated editor allows custom direction lists to be created. Available on iPad.

THIS APP REQUIRES AN IPAD AND AN EXTERNAL KEYBOARD! QUICK Typ'DYS is a fun app for learning keyboard typing with ease. Developed jointly by an occupational therapist and a video game creator, it covers the various stages of typing learning with a series of mini-games. The player profile is the child or teenager who wants to improve their typing speed, especially young people with learning disabilities or other difficulties: dyslexia, dyspraxia, visual impairment, autism, attention deficit disorders... This tool is used by occupational therapists, parents, teachers, and other healthcare professionals who can finely adjust all exercise parameters and thus adapt them to any player profile. This app is part of the QUICK Typ'DYS method tools that teach children the location of keyboard letters in a fun way. The default password for accessing options and profile options is 'koala'.