ELSB vs Learn to Read Autism ADHD

The ELSB app is a multi-year preliteracy curriculum for students who have not acquired print and phonemic awareness. The software brings to life Levels 1—7; daily lessons and level assessments. The program narrator and main character Moe the frog, take students through lessons that are built to shape mastery of 14 objectives following an easy-to-hard sequence. Objectives include sight word vocabulary with flashcards, syllable segmentation with a tapping game, and print awareness with pointing to text as it is read. Collaborate with each student to create their own unique avatar. Five years of solid research have been completed through the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, proving ELSB to be a highly effective literacy program and more effective than a sight-word only program. ELSB is based upon the principles of systematic and direct instruction. It incorporates scripted lessons, least-prompt strategies, teachable objectives, built-in lesson repetition, and ongoing assessments. The seven ELSB levels contain five structured lessons each. All students begin at Level 1. Teach scripted lessons daily in two 30-minute sessions. On the completion of each level, formal assessments are given. ELSB includes everything you need to implement a multi-year literacy curriculum.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL BOOKS Over 20,000 Copies Sold Worldwide - 4.5 Rating "In our personal experience, my son's reading skills improved dramatically with consistent daily practice over one month. Traditional apps overwhelmed him with animations and distractions. He needed something different—focused, predictable, effective. So I created this app based on the same methodology from my books, now used by thousands of families and special education schools across Germany. Individual results vary greatly." - Bastian Schroeder, Educational Author & Parent ----- WHY IT'S DESIGNED FOR NEURODIVERGENT LEARNERS ONE TASK AT A TIME No cognitive overload. Each lesson focuses on a single skill-pattern recognition, phonics, or sight word mastery. PREDICTABLE ROUTINE Simple swipe mechanic (left = correct, right = incorrect) reduces anxiety and builds confidence through repetition. MINIMAL SENSORY INPUT No flashing animations. No sudden sounds. No distracting characters. Clean interface lets your child focus on learning. SELF-PACED LEARNING No forced time pressure (except optional speed challenges). Your child learns at their own pace without stress. TEXT-TO-SPEECH SUPPORT Every word can be spoken aloud, helping children connect written and spoken language. OPTIONAL ENGAGEMENT Subtle motivation through bubble collection and whale feeding - it's optional, not forced. ----- RESEARCH-BACKED LEARNING APPROACH PHONICS FOUNDATION Teaches letter sounds and blending - a research-backed approach to reading instruction. HIGH-FREQUENCY SIGHT WORDS Master the most common words. SPACED REPETITION Words reappear at optimal intervals to move knowledge from short-term to long-term memory. ----- 4 PROGRESSIVE LEVELS Level 1: PATTERN RECOGNITION Match words visually. Builds confidence and familiarity. Level 2: TIMED RECOGNITION Same as Level 1, but the target word shows for only one second. Strengthens visual memory. Level 3: INDEPENDENT READING Read the word, verify with text-to-speech, and honestly assess if you read it correctly. Builds self-advocacy skills. Level 4: LISTENING COMPREHENSION Hear the word, swipe through options until you find the matching written word. Connects spoken and written language. ----- DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS & HOME USE - No ads—ever - No in-app purchases - No data collection or tracking - No account required - No social features - Works offline - One-time purchase, lifetime access - Safe for classroom use WHO THIS IS FOR - Children with autism who are overwhelmed by traditional apps - Kids with ADHD who struggle to focus on busy interfaces - Learners with sensory processing differences - Students who need predictable, structured routines - Any child who benefits from distraction-free learning If your child benefits from a different approach to learning, this app may be a good fit. It's built differently because it's built for different learners. ----- DEVELOPED BY A PARENT FOR HIS AUTISTIC SON I didn't build this app to compete with big companies. I built it because my son needed something that didn't exist - a reading app that respects how autistic and ADHD learners actually process information. The result: In our personal experience, his reading skills improved significantly within weeks of consistent practice. Schools in Germany now use it with their special education students. And I'm sharing it with families worldwide because I know we're not alone in this journey. If you're looking for another gamified, animated, character-driven app, this isn't it. But if you're looking for something designed to help your child learn to read without overwhelming them, you're in the right place. ----- Download now and give your child the focused, distraction-free reading practice designed for their learning style.