More Fun With Directions vs Basic Concepts Skills Screener

If you liked our “Fun with Directions” app, you’ll also love our More Fun with Directions too! Developed by a speech-language pathologist, Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP, this app continues with the same playful, colorful and engaging format with a focus on 12 concepts: turn on/turn off; up/down, front/behind, on/under, put in/take out, above/below. This is a great speech-language therapy app for early language learners or children new to the English language! The uncluttered background is also perfect for autistic children so they can focus better and have multiple repetitions of a concept. Help the monkey go up the tree, but watch out! He likes to throw those coconuts! Pop the bubble that is above the bird. Put the elephant under the larger table. Help the squirrel go down the tree. Turn off the red radio. Want more advanced directions? You got it! More Fun with Directions is designed to provide a fun and engaging way to practice listening, following directions, colors, comparatives (larger/smaller) spatial concepts, auditory memory and auditory processing. From the simplest of directions (“Turn on the lamp”) to the more complex (“Do you see a musical instrument with black and white keys? Put it behind the couch”) your child can grow and learn with this game over time. Colorful, vivid art and animations against a white background combine to create a complete game experience without visual clutter. Sound effects and surprises keep the game engaging! This app is a great choice for a toddler/preschooler, or any young child who would like to practice listening to or reading directions! Features include settings for text on/off, (to practice reading vs. listening) selecting specific concepts, replaying missed items and selecting the desired level of play: easy, intermediate or advanced. An added bonus that is included in this app is the optional “Superstar Direction” which allows additional practice for remembering (“What did you have to do?”) but also expressive language. The child’s response is recorded and played back. Superstar Directions are surprise questions that pop up at random times, but can easily be turned off if desired. PRIVACY POLICY: We do NOT collect personal data from our users and have no ads. Personal data regarding user performance on the tasks on this app are self-contained and not transmitted in any way. There are no in-app purchases in this app. There is a link to our other apps in the iTunes store which requires an internet connection if viewing is desired, but we have a parent gate in place to restrict internet access. *Please contact our tech support if you are experiencing any technical issues with our apps. We will always help you troubleshoot it and get back to you generally within one business day. We cannot respond to reviews and there are generally easy solutions to every issue. info@hamaguchiapps.com Hamaguchi Apps is dedicated to the mission of bringing high-quality apps to the general public and professionals for affordable prices. Developed by Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP, a noted speech-language pathologist and author of Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know, as well as books on the treatment of auditory processing disorders, a co-author of the RESCA-E test, TAPS-4, ELCI and RESCA-ELD. To find out more about this app and our other upcoming projects, visit our website: www.hamaguchiapps.com

BASIC CONCEPTS SKILLS SCREENER (BCSS) Evaluate early language and academic readiness concepts with ease. Understanding early learning concepts—such as size, shape, quantity, position, and sequence—is an essential building block for language development. These concepts are closely tied to a child's ability to follow directions, participate in the classroom, and develop foundational reading and math skills. The Basic Concepts Skills Screener (BCSS) is a dynamic, individually administered qualitative tool designed specifically for Speech-Language Pathologists, educators, and parents to easily screen, describe, and monitor a child’s conceptual understanding. Authored by experienced SLPs Darlene Nething, MS, CCC-SLP and Mary Huston, MS, CCC-SLP, and developed by Smarty Ears, BCSS provides actionable, descriptive data to guide your therapy and interventions. COMPREHENSIVE CONCEPT EVALUATION Assess a child's knowledge across four critical categories: • Spatial Concepts: Words relating to position and space (e.g., next to, under, behind). • Quantitative Concepts: Understanding quantity and measurement (e.g., equal, few, more). • Comparative Concepts: Comprehending comparative and superlative adjectives (e.g., big, bigger, same, different). • Temporal Concepts: Recognizing concepts of time and sequence (e.g., first, last, before). FLEXIBLE & ENGAGING TESTING MODES • Two Assessment Options: Choose the Quick Screening (30 items) for a rapid baseline, or the Full Screening (79 items) for a comprehensive analysis. • Child-Friendly Interface: A completely modernized, distraction-free testing screen featuring fluid native animations, tactile haptic feedback, and a clear visual progress bar to keep children engaged without overwhelming them. • Bilingual Support: Conduct assessments seamlessly in both English and Portuguese. INDUSTRY-LEADING REPORTING & DATA TRACKING BCSS doesn't just score a test; it provides a roadmap for intervention. The app analyzes responses by concept type and classifies them as Achieved, Emerging, or Not Achieved. • Age of Acquisition Breakdown: Reports now feature a highly detailed analysis of concepts mastered versus those missed, organized precisely by the typical age of acquisition (Ages 3, 4, 5, and 6). • Beautiful, Shareable Reports: Generate professional, easy-to-read PDF reports complete with performance graphs, detailed item analyses, and customized evaluator and clinic details. • Monitor Progress: Re-administer the screener over time to track growth and determine the effectiveness of targeted teaching or interventions. Developed by Smarty Ears Empowering clinicians and educators with innovative technology.