App Demonstration of Look Baby

Look Baby is a free app at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/look-baby/id325952583?mt=8  I like to use it for basic cause/effect, to encourage reaching, and to maintain visual attention/fixation.  It has simple pictures and pleasant music/sounds effects.  When working with vision I often turn the volume down or off to minimze distraction.  The child does need to touch the item on the screen not anywhere on the screen which makes it a little more challenging.

J gets mad when you take his iPad away

J gets mad when we take the iPad the first time he plays. I got this reaction a few times. This child always lays down to play as you can see he tried a few times to take it to the floor but using the iPad he sat up nearly 40 minutes to play without fussing. Until of course I took it away then he went after it.  The small portion of the video is only a fraction of the fit he continued to throw as I was writing my note and leaving.  Sorry mom!!!

I. signs using the iPad

My video skills are for the birds so sorry.  I is finding animal pictures on the iPad and signing the animals as they made the sounds.  He just turned 2 and has Prader Willi Syndrome.  His language is delayed and he only says a few words and uses a few signs. 

Bubby plays the iPad

L is 2 years old and a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome.  He has difficulty using his left side and has CVI.  Our goal introducing L to the iPad was to get him to use his left side more.  I guess he showed us.

S using the iPad for the first time

S using the iPad for the first time. He is the youngest child I have tried it with. It is very difficult to find toys for S due to the tightness in his arms limiting his arm and hand movement. He figures it out though and I think he is proud of himself.  (S is 14 months old with holoprosencephaly)  Free app Peek a Boo Barn

A's First Impression of the iPad

In Transit

My iPad is in Memphis, TN this morning and on its way.  Hopefully I will have it Tuesday.  YEAH.  In the mean time I am reviewing some apps and have downloaded a few to have ready.  I already have an iTouch so I have been using a few on there.  These are all free

Look Baby!
Super Match Madness
Puzzle Time Lite
My First Puzzles
Tap to Talk
Peek a Boo Lite
Talking Baby Flash Cards
Baby Smart
Baby Sitter 2 Go
Vocal Zoo

These are some of my favorites so far.