Verbal Me vs Five Little Monkeys

This easy-to-use AAC and choice board app was suggested and edited by special needs teachers and therapists to help nonverbal kids participate in class. Users tap a button and the iPad or iPhone speaks the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. Page choices include yes/no, alphabet, numbers, interactive speaking clock, skip counting, opposites, colors, world map, US coins, bullying, getting dressed, using the bathroom, seasons, emotions, BINGO, body parts, life cycle of a butterfly, custom pages with editable text and pictures. Educators and parents can switch pages by sliding one finger from the upper right to the lower left of the iPad screen. Alternatively, turn on the settings and arrow buttons to let kids switch pages. Choose from over 100 prebuilt pages with colorful buttons and create up to 100 additional pages with custom buttons you can edit. A Spanish-language version is also available. SWITCH USERS: Students with dexterity challenges can use a Bluetooth switch with Verbal Me. First, open your iPad or iPhone Settings app. In the Bluetooth section, turn on Bluetooth and connect to the switch device. Then in Verbal Me, button 1 could be assigned to advance to next button and button 2 to press the button. Or on 1-button switches, turn on auto scanning in the Verbal Me settings (gear icon), and press your switch button when the desired button is selected.

Just touch the screen or press a switch to play each verse of this popular counting song which reinforces early number skills. Count down from five to one as the cheeky little monkeys jump up and down on the bed. There are also two counting activities to reinforce counting up from one to five. The uncluttered images are clear and bright with catchy tunes and simple language designed to engage young children and those with special needs. Key features • Simple, engaging counting down song – just touch the screen or press your switch to play the next verse. • Counting up activity – touch the screen or press a switch to count from one to five. • Count along a number line activity – errorless activity using touch or switch to count to five with clear visual and auditory feedback • Bold, clear graphics with no visual clutter. • Provides early language through song. • Switch access for one or two switches is included. Switches can be connected via a Bluetooth switch interface.