SpeechBox for Speech Therapy vs Same & Different All Year Long

SpeechBox is an award-winning articulation app for Speech Therapy word practice. An essential tool for children & adults with various speech disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Dyspraxia, Autism, Down's Syndrome, Stroke rehabilitation, Articulation, and Phonological disorders. SpeechBox makes articulation practice engaging and fun, so it doesn’t feel like therapy. SpeechBox includes over 2,350 target words and over 2,000 simple phrases across 75 categories (including blends /l/, /r/, /s/). In addition, you can add personalized pictures using the camera, photo library, or Bing image search.** SpeechBox is ENGAGING and FUN to use! Tap on a Box to display the target words as beautiful, high-resolution photos. Next, drag around the pictures and tap on the one you wish to practice. When you are done with the word, swipe it away to continue. Pro tip: Shake your device to shuffle the contents! Our Award Winning Features Include: • Multi-User Data Collection and Report Generation** • Earn Stickers to create Sticker Scenes** • Over 2,350 target words in over 50 categories • Over 2,000 simple phrases across more than 20 categories** • Add custom Boxes with personalized pictures from Bing or Photo library** • Share custom Boxes with colleagues, parents & others** • Professionally recorded word prompts or record your own • Male and Female voice prompts in US, UK & AUS English • Apple Quick Note for working with Notes within Boxes Learn more at: http://www.speechboxapp.com. In addition, you'll also find tutorials like how to use SpeechBox with Zoom video conferencing. ** Note: Some Boxes and features require a Basic, Pro, or Elite Subscription. You can try out the "/p/ Box" for FREE or any plan for 30 days FREE. Here's what some of our users has to say: “I work with a range of ages, from Early Intervention through developmentally challenged students in high school. And I must say, it has become one of my ‘go to’ tools for many of the children in my practice. I highly recommend it.” - Cynthia James, M.A. CCC-SLP, Midland Park, NJ “I was able to pick up the app and instantly use it to drill my little girl on all three /k/ sets. SpeechBox worked beautifully and exactly as intended. She enjoyed the pictures and interface. It is the only speech therapy app I have found to be that useful with my daughter. Best speech therapy app I've laid hands on so far.” - Dala, M.A., CCC-SLP (Testy yet trying Blogger, Author) “Students with Apraxia require such repetitive practice in order to learn the motor movements for speech, making it very important to select words that kids will practically use throughout their day. SpeechBox has done just that. With beautiful pictures and a very thoughtful approach to selecting target words, SpeechBox is able to go beyond your typical articulation app in meeting the needs of children with diverse speech challenges.” - Katherine Kelley, M.A., CCC-SLP (Peachyspeech.com Blogger) ••SpeechBox for iOS was voted Best App Ever, Special Needs Category for 2012-2013, and Runner-up 2013-2014•• Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at feedback@speechboxapp.com. SpeechBox requires a Subscription: • You may choose between three subscription plans: Basic, Pro and Elite in either Monthly or Annual lengths. Each subscription comes with a 30-Day FREE trial. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.speechboxapp.com/terms-conditions/

This app was developed by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist to promote understanding and use of the early developing concepts, “same” and “different.” It is appropriate for children who are developing language normally and those who are language delayed. As the app is in Spanish as well as English, it is suitable for those who may be learning English as a second language. The app has 3 direction-following tasks which are presented within 1 of 18 possible seasonal/occasional contexts, thus making it semantically relevant all year long. The seasonal/occasional contexts include: Aquarium visit Autumn Back to School Birthday Chinese New Year Christmas Cinco de Mayo Earth Day Farm Visit Halloween Hanukah Spring/Easter St. Patrick’s Day Summer Thanksgiving Valentine’s Day Winter Zoo Visit There are 3 activities to choose from. These include: CHOOSE THE ONES THAT ARE THE SAME In this activity, the user taps the speaker icon to hear “Which ones are the same?” The user then chooses 2 out of 3 pictured items or 3 out of 4 pictured items (depending on chosen game format) that are the same. A percentage correct is displayed at the end of 10 trials. CHOOSE THE ONES THAT ARE DIFFERENT In this activity, the user taps the speaker icon to hear “Which ones are different?” The user then chooses 1 out of 3 pictured items or 1 out of 4 pictured items (depending on chosen game format) that is different. A percentage correct is displayed at the end of 10 trials. CHOOSE SAME AND DIFFERENT This is the most difficult level, as “same” directives and “different” directives are presented randomly within the space of the single activity. Here, the user must really listen! Upon tapping the speaker icon, the user may hear “Which one is different?” or he/she may hear “Which ones are the same?” The user will then choose the correct response from 3 or 4 pictured items (depending on chosen game format). A percentage correct is displayed at the end of 10 trials.