Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi Hillary,  I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ?  Really great about Elias' words !!! Demi From: hilsandelias <hilarie@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Apraxia? Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 6:28 PM Hi! How interesting that they are at the same stage at exactly the same age! Elias takes the Nordic Naturals ProEPA but we're skipping NV for various reasons. The best therapy tool we've found is the iPad. We play the alphabet games and Elias loves it. He definitely started reading by learning to spell using the iPad. He seems to prefer it to reward based therapy like food or toys. Elias also has an older brother (9 years old) who was an early talker, oddly, and is extremely literate and has a rather large vocabulary for his age. However, he was late to crawl and walk! I forgot to answer 's question about preschool in my last reply! We tried out the pre-k that offered speech but it wasn't a good fit at all. The kids in the class had a host of very serious medical conditions that were not speech related at all. The teachers sent home a note on his SECOND DAY saying he was in " time-out " for " non-compliance. " So yeah, we had two days of preschool. Elias was in a co-op before it dissolved and he loved it, we're looking for a new part time preschool right now. He loves soccer and we just started playing with some friends so that's some fun motor therapy. It feels like Elias is blossoming right now, a few new words every day, even though they don't sound like words to anyone but us. haha Attempts are better than nothing, which is what we had until now! Best! Hillary > > Hi Hillary, > > He sounds just like my little boy. He is also 3.3 (Nov. 22) He can say > most sounds in the alphabet and has always been able to do most animal > sounds, just can't say very many words. (Less than 10) In speech we've > been breaking the sounds to make words and are starting to try " blending " > the sounds to make words by giving him cues and prompts for the sounds. I > wouldn't say all of his sounds in the alphabet are perfectly clear, but he > recognizes and knows what they are. Overall, he can say most sounds, but > cannot combine them to make words. > > Isn't apraxia and motor planning issue the same thing? I take my son to the > speech department at a nearby university and was told this past week that > his " diagnosis " is going to be moderate DAS or childhood apraxia of speech. > I'm not sure what the " correct " term is. I asked what the difference was > in mild, moderate and severe, and was told with severe, you can't make a lot > of the sounds independently and since he can, he is only moderate. > > Anyone have further information on what the difference is with mild, > moderate and severe apraxia? > > Are you using any supplements and having success? I notice a big difference > with the fish oils with his language attempts--not accuracy, just attempts. > His dry skin has really cleared up to, so I know his body must have some > deficiency that the oils are helping with. I haven't noticed a big change > with NV but am continuing. I have used both for about 7 months now. > > My son attends the university for 1-1 therapy, 50 minute sessions 2x a week > and goes to the preschool 3 times a week. He only receives 10 minutes 1-1 > there a day and the rest is group activities. He was just going to the > preschool and I knew it wasn't enough, so I started taking him to the > university. That has been a great experience, even though I have to drive > an hour each way! > > I have been told to try to get him to " sing " just making the noise and > attempts to practice getting enough " breath " out to make words to learn how > all the systems work together. We have a few songs we repeat many times > throughout the day, he mostly says " uh-uh-uh " to whatever the tune is. > E-I-E-I-O is a good one for them to be able to say. > > About 8 months ago, my son was hardly making any sounds at all. I started > teaching signs with the Signing TIme videos about 4 months ago and can't > believe how he is picking them up. They have really helped to ease his > frustration. I think the signs are helping as a " cue " to say/learn the > words. He has an older brother who will be 5 next month who is a great > talker and a little brother who is 9 months. > > I'm curious what you are doing for therapy and what is working? Their > situations sound quite similar. > > All the best, > > Malinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I know I am not Hillary but the Otterbox Defender is fantastic for drops. Sent from my iPad On Feb 20, 2011, at 7:07 PM, td232006 <td23@...> wrote: > Hi Hillary, > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > Demi > > > > From: hilsandelias <hilarie@...> > Subject: [ ] Re: Apraxia? > > Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 6:28 PM > > Hi! > > How interesting that they are at the same stage at exactly the same age! Elias takes the Nordic Naturals ProEPA but we're skipping NV for various reasons. > > The best therapy tool we've found is the iPad. We play the alphabet games and Elias loves it. He definitely started reading by learning to spell using the iPad. He seems to prefer it to reward based therapy like food or toys. > > Elias also has an older brother (9 years old) who was an early talker, oddly, and is extremely literate and has a rather large vocabulary for his age. However, he was late to crawl and walk! > > I forgot to answer 's question about preschool in my last reply! We tried out the pre-k that offered speech but it wasn't a good fit at all. The kids in the class had a host of very serious medical conditions that were not speech related at all. The teachers sent home a note on his SECOND DAY saying he was in " time-out " for " non-compliance. " So yeah, we had two days of preschool. Elias was in a co-op before it dissolved and he loved it, we're looking for a new part time preschool right now. He loves soccer and we just started playing with some friends so that's some fun motor therapy. > > It feels like Elias is blossoming right now, a few new words every day, even though they don't sound like words to anyone but us. haha Attempts are better than nothing, which is what we had until now! > > Best! > Hillary > > > > > > Hi Hillary, > > > > He sounds just like my little boy. He is also 3.3 (Nov. 22) He can say > > most sounds in the alphabet and has always been able to do most animal > > sounds, just can't say very many words. (Less than 10) In speech we've > > been breaking the sounds to make words and are starting to try " blending " > > the sounds to make words by giving him cues and prompts for the sounds. I > > wouldn't say all of his sounds in the alphabet are perfectly clear, but he > > recognizes and knows what they are. Overall, he can say most sounds, but > > cannot combine them to make words. > > > > Isn't apraxia and motor planning issue the same thing? I take my son to the > > speech department at a nearby university and was told this past week that > > his " diagnosis " is going to be moderate DAS or childhood apraxia of speech. > > I'm not sure what the " correct " term is. I asked what the difference was > > in mild, moderate and severe, and was told with severe, you can't make a lot > > of the sounds independently and since he can, he is only moderate. > > > > Anyone have further information on what the difference is with mild, > > moderate and severe apraxia? > > > > Are you using any supplements and having success? I notice a big difference > > with the fish oils with his language attempts--not accuracy, just attempts. > > His dry skin has really cleared up to, so I know his body must have some > > deficiency that the oils are helping with. I haven't noticed a big change > > with NV but am continuing. I have used both for about 7 months now. > > > > My son attends the university for 1-1 therapy, 50 minute sessions 2x a week > > and goes to the preschool 3 times a week. He only receives 10 minutes 1-1 > > there a day and the rest is group activities. He was just going to the > > preschool and I knew it wasn't enough, so I started taking him to the > > university. That has been a great experience, even though I have to drive > > an hour each way! > > > > I have been told to try to get him to " sing " just making the noise and > > attempts to practice getting enough " breath " out to make words to learn how > > all the systems work together. We have a few songs we repeat many times > > throughout the day, he mostly says " uh-uh-uh " to whatever the tune is. > > E-I-E-I-O is a good one for them to be able to say. > > > > About 8 months ago, my son was hardly making any sounds at all. I started > > teaching signs with the Signing TIme videos about 4 months ago and can't > > believe how he is picking them up. They have really helped to ease his > > frustration. I think the signs are helping as a " cue " to say/learn the > > words. He has an older brother who will be 5 next month who is a great > > talker and a little brother who is 9 months. > > > > I'm curious what you are doing for therapy and what is working? Their > > situations sound quite similar. > > > > All the best, > > > > Malinda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 We got an iPad for my five year old daughter 3 months ago. I bought the cover made by Apple. When I read reviews of the cover online, they were negative, but those reviews are why I bought it. The cover is thin, and is made of something that doesn'ts slide out of little hands easily. The complaints online were the cheesy feel of the cover and that it attracts dirt like a magnet. The dirt thing is true, but it wipes off with a diaper wipe and looks like new. FYI - If you have home owner's insurance, you can get a rider on your policy to cover electronics in your home with full replacement. We paid $6 for one year of coverage up to $1000. We only wanted it to cover the iPad, not all our electronics. We made sure the insurance company was aware that it was being used as an assistive communication device and that it would be mobile. They said that was fine. Caveat: I spoke to someone recently who warned that if you have frivolous claims on those kinds of riders, you can get your insurance policy canceled. Not sure if he was speaking from experience or rumor, but it wouldn't hurt to clue in the insurance company. We have Prologquo2go on it for her, so it truly is an assistive communication device. All that aside, we love our iPad!! I have seen more daughter grow cognitively in the last three months than in the last year. All of her therapists suggest apps we can use for therapy, and her speech therapist has already purchased her own! I have the opportunity to share on using apps developmentally tomorrow night at our struggling learner's meeting. This week, my daugher's pediatric ophthamologist asked me to come and speak to the group's pediatricians about the advantages of the iPad for special needs kids. I wholeheartedly recommend them for kids with communication issues. The only problem I have heard of is if the child tends toward stimming behavior, the iPad can be a problem if not monitored. Buckwalter [ ] Re: Apraxia? Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 6:28 PM Hi! How interesting that they are at the same stage at exactly the same age! Elias takes the Nordic Naturals ProEPA but we're skipping NV for various reasons. The best therapy tool we've found is the iPad. We play the alphabet games and Elias loves it. He definitely started reading by learning to spell using the iPad. He seems to prefer it to reward based therapy like food or toys. Elias also has an older brother (9 years old) who was an early talker, oddly, and is extremely literate and has a rather large vocabulary for his age. However, he was late to crawl and walk! I forgot to answer 's question about preschool in my last reply! We tried out the pre-k that offered speech but it wasn't a good fit at all. The kids in the class had a host of very serious medical conditions that were not speech related at all. The teachers sent home a note on his SECOND DAY saying he was in " time-out " for " non-compliance. " So yeah, we had two days of preschool. Elias was in a co-op before it dissolved and he loved it, we're looking for a new part time preschool right now. He loves soccer and we just started playing with some friends so that's some fun motor therapy. It feels like Elias is blossoming right now, a few new words every day, even though they don't sound like words to anyone but us. haha Attempts are better than nothing, which is what we had until now! Best! Hillary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 In all my excitement, I forgot to say that the iPad tends to be sturdy and the cover I mentioned really protects it. You will also need the screen protector. Together, those will set you back another $60 or so, but both are necessary. My daughter has on occasion thrown her iPad and dropped it, and we've never had a problem. > > We got an iPad for my five year old daughter 3 months ago. I bought the cover made by Apple. When I read reviews of the cover online, they were negative, but those reviews are why I bought it. The cover is thin, and is made of something that doesn'ts slide out of little hands easily. The complaints online were the cheesy feel of the cover and that it attracts dirt like a magnet. The dirt thing is true, but it wipes off with a diaper wipe and looks like new. > > FYI - If you have home owner's insurance, you can get a rider on your policy to cover electronics in your home with full replacement. We paid $6 for one year of coverage up to $1000. We only wanted it to cover the iPad, not all our electronics. We made sure the insurance company was aware that it was being used as an assistive communication device and that it would be mobile. They said that was fine. > > Caveat: I spoke to someone recently who warned that if you have frivolous claims on those kinds of riders, you can get your insurance policy canceled. Not sure if he was speaking from experience or rumor, but it wouldn't hurt to clue in the insurance company. We have Prologquo2go on it for her, so it truly is an assistive communication device. > > All that aside, we love our iPad!! I have seen more daughter grow cognitively in the last three months than in the last year. All of her therapists suggest apps we can use for therapy, and her speech therapist has already purchased her own! I have the opportunity to share on using apps developmentally tomorrow night at our struggling learner's meeting. This week, my daugher's pediatric ophthamologist asked me to come and speak to the group's pediatricians about the advantages of the iPad for special needs kids. I wholeheartedly recommend them for kids with communication issues. The only problem I have heard of is if the child tends toward stimming behavior, the iPad can be a problem if not monitored. > > Buckwalter > > > Re: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > > Hi Hillary, > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > Demi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks !! Demi > Hi Hillary, > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > Demi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 We just have it in the sleeve it came in, no issues yet. We do sit with him when he uses it at the table, though! haha Not taking any chances with that spendy little item! > > > > Hi Hillary, > > > > He sounds just like my little boy. He is also 3.3 (Nov. 22) He can say > > most sounds in the alphabet and has always been able to do most animal > > sounds, just can't say very many words. (Less than 10) In speech we've > > been breaking the sounds to make words and are starting to try " blending " > > the sounds to make words by giving him cues and prompts for the sounds. I > > wouldn't say all of his sounds in the alphabet are perfectly clear, but he > > recognizes and knows what they are. Overall, he can say most sounds, but > > cannot combine them to make words. > > > > Isn't apraxia and motor planning issue the same thing? I take my son to the > > speech department at a nearby university and was told this past week that > > his " diagnosis " is going to be moderate DAS or childhood apraxia of speech. > > I'm not sure what the " correct " term is. I asked what the difference was > > in mild, moderate and severe, and was told with severe, you can't make a lot > > of the sounds independently and since he can, he is only moderate. > > > > Anyone have further information on what the difference is with mild, > > moderate and severe apraxia? > > > > Are you using any supplements and having success? I notice a big difference > > with the fish oils with his language attempts--not accuracy, just attempts. > > His dry skin has really cleared up to, so I know his body must have some > > deficiency that the oils are helping with. I haven't noticed a big change > > with NV but am continuing. I have used both for about 7 months now. > > > > My son attends the university for 1-1 therapy, 50 minute sessions 2x a week > > and goes to the preschool 3 times a week. He only receives 10 minutes 1-1 > > there a day and the rest is group activities. He was just going to the > > preschool and I knew it wasn't enough, so I started taking him to the > > university. That has been a great experience, even though I have to drive > > an hour each way! > > > > I have been told to try to get him to " sing " just making the noise and > > attempts to practice getting enough " breath " out to make words to learn how > > all the systems work together. We have a few songs we repeat many times > > throughout the day, he mostly says " uh-uh-uh " to whatever the tune is. > > E-I-E-I-O is a good one for them to be able to say. > > > > About 8 months ago, my son was hardly making any sounds at all. I started > > teaching signs with the Signing TIme videos about 4 months ago and can't > > believe how he is picking them up. They have really helped to ease his > > frustration. I think the signs are helping as a " cue " to say/learn the > > words. He has an older brother who will be 5 next month who is a great > > talker and a little brother who is 9 months. > > > > I'm curious what you are doing for therapy and what is working? Their > > situations sound quite similar. > > > > All the best, > > > > Malinda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Josh's school district is using the iPads in classrooms with behavior disorder kids and kids with autism. They have protective cases and covers for the screens, and the kids are closely monitored by teachers when the iPad is being used. At our last IEP, the district said they would consider getting one for Josh - apraxia and other issues but not the two listed above - I said I had considered getting him an iPod touch since it's smaller, but they brought up the idea of the iPad. We'll see if they get one! Either way, it could turn into a WMD with Josh so I hope they get it and closely monitor!!  Sherry and Josh From: hilsandelias <hilarie@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 8:43 PM We just have it in the sleeve it came in, no issues yet. We do sit with him when he uses it at the table, though! haha Not taking any chances with that spendy little item! > > Hi Hillary, >  > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? >  > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > Demi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 funny this has come up. I was just at Best Buy over the weekend looking at i pads and the i pod touch. The man at Best Buy showed me a case that would protect it against my 2.5 yr old son. I think it was $35. There is a soft case also that was $30 but he said it would offer less protection than the hard case. He also told me about a clear screen cover that is about $13 that protects the screen from scratches but it is very hard to put on so they can apply it for $10.  I am still undecided on which one to buy, the i pad or i pod touch. I prefer the size of the i pad but it is so much more money. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one I should get? Is the i pad worth the $300 extra dollars? From: hilsandelias <hilarie@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 9:43 PM We just have it in the sleeve it came in, no issues yet. We do sit with him when he uses it at the table, though! haha Not taking any chances with that spendy little item! > > Hi Hillary, >  > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? >  > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > Demi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Two things to think about are motor planning abilities and eye problems. The screen size would have an impact on both. On the protective screen, if you start from the middle and go out, it is easier to work out the air bubbles. It is a little tricky, but probably not $10 tricky. Re: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad funny this has come up. I was just at Best Buy over the weekend looking at i pads and the i pod touch. The man at Best Buy showed me a case that would protect it against my 2.5 yr old son. I think it was $35. There is a soft case also that was $30 but he said it would offer less protection than the hard case. He also told me about a clear screen cover that is about $13 that protects the screen from scratches but it is very hard to put on so they can apply it for $10. I am still undecided on which one to buy, the i pad or i pod touch. I prefer the size of the i pad but it is so much more money. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one I should get? Is the i pad worth the $300 extra dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 We have both and I think the IPad is SO worth the extra money. Also, we have the Otterbox for IPad for the protective case and I now have no worries about it falling anymore! Well worth the extra money on that to keep it safe. From: sbuckwalter@... Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:41:36 -0500 Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad Two things to think about are motor planning abilities and eye problems. The screen size would have an impact on both. On the protective screen, if you start from the middle and go out, it is easier to work out the air bubbles. It is a little tricky, but probably not $10 tricky. Re: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad funny this has come up. I was just at Best Buy over the weekend looking at i pads and the i pod touch. The man at Best Buy showed me a case that would protect it against my 2.5 yr old son. I think it was $35. There is a soft case also that was $30 but he said it would offer less protection than the hard case. He also told me about a clear screen cover that is about $13 that protects the screen from scratches but it is very hard to put on so they can apply it for $10. I am still undecided on which one to buy, the i pad or i pod touch. I prefer the size of the i pad but it is so much more money. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one I should get? Is the i pad worth the $300 extra dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 So worth the extra $! My son uses it way more than the iPod. Now, if I could just figure out how to post messages from my regular mail without going on the web, I'd be a happy girl! > > > > Hi Hillary, > >  > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > >  > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > > > Demi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 In my opinion, yes the iPad is worth the extra money and I HIGHLY recommend buying the refurbished straight from Apple. They 16 gb iPad is only $429 there and it has the same one year warranty and new outer housing so it's a great deal. That is what we did. I also got the Otterbox Defender on Amazon as it's much cheaper there than Best Buy. On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM, sandy <mommie2chris@...> wrote: > > > > So worth the extra $! My son uses it way more than the iPod. > Now, if I could just figure out how to post messages from my regular > mail without going on the web, I'd be a happy girl! > > > > > > > > Hi Hillary, > > >  > > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I > am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a > protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that > would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > > >  > > > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > > > > > Demi > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 We have an iPad with the apple iPad case and our son loves it. He also has one at school. He drops his all the time and nothing has happened to it. It is very durable. Sent from my iPad On Feb 21, 2011, at 11:11 AM, sherry silvern <srsilvern@...> wrote: > Josh's school district is using the iPads in classrooms with behavior disorder kids and kids with autism. They have protective cases and covers for the screens, and the kids are closely monitored by teachers when the iPad is being used. At our last IEP, the district said they would consider getting one for Josh - apraxia and other issues but not the two listed above - I said I had considered getting him an iPod touch since it's smaller, but they brought up the idea of the iPad. We'll see if they get one! Either way, it could turn into a WMD with Josh so I hope they get it and closely monitor!! > > Sherry and Josh > > > > From: hilsandelias <hilarie@...> > Subject: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 8:43 PM > > We just have it in the sleeve it came in, no issues yet. We do sit with him when he uses it at the table, though! haha Not taking any chances with that spendy little item! > > > > > > Hi Hillary, > >  > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > >  > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > > > Demi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I know..not easy getting to , have to go into Safari on the ipad..i'd like ONE button too!! I got a refubished straight from apple, you can then get more GB for less money. I am very very happy with mine..except I hate sharing it!! > > > > > > Hi Hillary, > > >  > > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > > >  > > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > > > > > Demi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I second the recommendation for the Otterbox to protect the iPad. I couldn't find it at Best Buy, but found it online... http://www.onsale.com/p/Otterbox-Carrying-Cases/product~dpno~8182719~pdp.gcajggc The only complaint I have is the film included to cover the touch screen isn't the best. However, I personally haven't found one that works really well in that regard. I still think it's worth the money for a hard case to protect the iPad from drops, spills etc... > > We have both and I think the IPad is SO worth the extra money. Also, we have the Otterbox for IPad for the protective case and I now have no worries about it falling anymore! Well worth the extra money on that to keep it safe. > > > > From: sbuckwalter@... > Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:41:36 -0500 > Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > Two things to think about are motor planning abilities and eye problems. The screen size would have an impact on both. > > > > On the protective screen, if you start from the middle and go out, it is easier to work out the air bubbles. It is a little tricky, but probably not $10 tricky. > > Re: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > > funny this has come up. I was just at Best Buy over the weekend looking at i pads and the i pod touch. The man at Best Buy showed me a case that would protect it against my 2.5 yr old son. I think it was $35. There is a soft case also that was $30 but he said it would offer less protection than the hard case. He also told me about a clear screen cover that is about $13 that protects the screen from scratches but it is very hard to put on so they can apply it for $10. > > > > I am still undecided on which one to buy, the i pad or i pod touch. I prefer the size of the i pad but it is so much more money. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one I should get? Is the i pad worth the $300 extra dollars? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Our screen cover has bubbles as I am not that talented at installing it but we have the aqua and white Otterbox and the boys have dropped it and fought over it a lot and it's fine. On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM, stephclark14 <stephclark14@...>wrote: > > > I second the recommendation for the Otterbox to protect the iPad. I > couldn't find it at Best Buy, but found it online... > > > http://www.onsale.com/p/Otterbox-Carrying-Cases/product~dpno~8182719~pdp.gcajggc > > The only complaint I have is the film included to cover the touch screen > isn't the best. However, I personally haven't found one that works really > well in that regard. I still think it's worth the money for a hard case to > protect the iPad from drops, spills etc... > > > > > > > We have both and I think the IPad is SO worth the extra money. Also, we > have the Otterbox for IPad for the protective case and I now have no worries > about it falling anymore! Well worth the extra money on that to keep it > safe. > > > > > > > > From: sbuckwalter@... > > > Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:41:36 -0500 > > Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > > > > Two things to think about are motor planning abilities and eye problems. > The screen size would have an impact on both. > > > > > > > > On the protective screen, if you start from the middle and go out, it is > easier to work out the air bubbles. It is a little tricky, but probably not > $10 tricky. > > > > Re: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > > > > > > funny this has come up. I was just at Best Buy over the weekend looking > at i pads and the i pod touch. The man at Best Buy showed me a case that > would protect it against my 2.5 yr old son. I think it was $35. There is a > soft case also that was $30 but he said it would offer less protection than > the hard case. He also told me about a clear screen cover that is about $13 > that protects the screen from scratches but it is very hard to put on so > they can apply it for $10. > > > > > > > > I am still undecided on which one to buy, the i pad or i pod touch. I > prefer the size of the i pad but it is so much more money. Does anyone have > any suggestions on which one I should get? Is the i pad worth the $300 extra > dollars? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Yes, the screen saver is a total pain to put on. But I have found that once on, you can still work out the bubbles. Every day I'd work a few more out. It was like an obsession with me! Sandy > > > > > > We have both and I think the IPad is SO worth the extra money. Also, we > > have the Otterbox for IPad for the protective case and I now have no worries > > about it falling anymore! Well worth the extra money on that to keep it > > safe. > > > > > > > > > > > > From: sbuckwalter@ > > > > > Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:41:36 -0500 > > > Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > > > > > > > Two things to think about are motor planning abilities and eye problems. > > The screen size would have an impact on both. > > > > > > > > > > > > On the protective screen, if you start from the middle and go out, it is > > easier to work out the air bubbles. It is a little tricky, but probably not > > $10 tricky. > > > > > > Re: [ ] Re: Apraxia? IPad > > > > > > > > > > > > funny this has come up. I was just at Best Buy over the weekend looking > > at i pads and the i pod touch. The man at Best Buy showed me a case that > > would protect it against my 2.5 yr old son. I think it was $35. There is a > > soft case also that was $30 but he said it would offer less protection than > > the hard case. He also told me about a clear screen cover that is about $13 > > that protects the screen from scratches but it is very hard to put on so > > they can apply it for $10. > > > > > > > > > > > > I am still undecided on which one to buy, the i pad or i pod touch. I > > prefer the size of the i pad but it is so much more money. Does anyone have > > any suggestions on which one I should get? Is the i pad worth the $300 extra > > dollars? > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Otter box makes great cases for iphones and ipads. I have one for the phone that is the most bullet proof case I could find. It has been dropped on rock, concrete, asphalt many times and the phone is still fine. The case is almost water proof as well. Here are their ipad cases; pricey, but very durable: http://www.otterbox.com/apple-ipad-cases/apple-ipad-cases,default,sc.html?cid=GO\ APIPADT10 & gclid=COeWotPTpKcCFQI8gwod7jXxCA -jimk On 2/20/2011 5:07 PM, td232006 wrote: > > Hi Hillary, > > I was thinking of an IPad for . I think it would be great but I > am concerned she will drop it and it will break. Do you have yours in > a protective cover ? Do you know where you can get a protective > cover that would work well if the IPad is dropped ? > > Really great about Elias' words !!! > > Demi > > > > From: hilsandelias <hilarie@... <mailto:hilarie%40gmail.com>> > Subject: [ ] Re: Apraxia? > > <mailto: %40> > Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 6:28 PM > > Hi! > > How interesting that they are at the same stage at exactly the same > age! Elias takes the Nordic Naturals ProEPA but we're skipping NV for > various reasons. > > The best therapy tool we've found is the iPad. We play the alphabet > games and Elias loves it. He definitely started reading by learning to > spell using the iPad. He seems to prefer it to reward based therapy > like food or toys. > > Elias also has an older brother (9 years old) who was an early talker, > oddly, and is extremely literate and has a rather large vocabulary for > his age. However, he was late to crawl and walk! > > I forgot to answer 's question about preschool in my last reply! > We tried out the pre-k that offered speech but it wasn't a good fit at > all. The kids in the class had a host of very serious medical > conditions that were not speech related at all. The teachers sent home > a note on his SECOND DAY saying he was in " time-out " for > " non-compliance. " So yeah, we had two days of preschool. Elias was in > a co-op before it dissolved and he loved it, we're looking for a new > part time preschool right now. He loves soccer and we just started > playing with some friends so that's some fun motor therapy. > > It feels like Elias is blossoming right now, a few new words every > day, even though they don't sound like words to anyone but us. haha > Attempts are better than nothing, which is what we had until now! > > Best! > Hillary > > > > > > Hi Hillary, > > > > He sounds just like my little boy. He is also 3.3 (Nov. 22) He can say > > most sounds in the alphabet and has always been able to do most animal > > sounds, just can't say very many words. (Less than 10) In speech we've > > been breaking the sounds to make words and are starting to try > " blending " > > the sounds to make words by giving him cues and prompts for the > sounds. I > > wouldn't say all of his sounds in the alphabet are perfectly clear, > but he > > recognizes and knows what they are. Overall, he can say most sounds, but > > cannot combine them to make words. > > > > Isn't apraxia and motor planning issue the same thing? I take my son > to the > > speech department at a nearby university and was told this past week > that > > his " diagnosis " is going to be moderate DAS or childhood apraxia of > speech. > > I'm not sure what the " correct " term is. I asked what the difference was > > in mild, moderate and severe, and was told with severe, you can't > make a lot > > of the sounds independently and since he can, he is only moderate. > > > > Anyone have further information on what the difference is with mild, > > moderate and severe apraxia? > > > > Are you using any supplements and having success? I notice a big > difference > > with the fish oils with his language attempts--not accuracy, just > attempts. > > His dry skin has really cleared up to, so I know his body must have some > > deficiency that the oils are helping with. I haven't noticed a big > change > > with NV but am continuing. I have used both for about 7 months now. > > > > My son attends the university for 1-1 therapy, 50 minute sessions 2x > a week > > and goes to the preschool 3 times a week. He only receives 10 > minutes 1-1 > > there a day and the rest is group activities. He was just going to the > > preschool and I knew it wasn't enough, so I started taking him to the > > university. That has been a great experience, even though I have to > drive > > an hour each way! > > > > I have been told to try to get him to " sing " just making the noise and > > attempts to practice getting enough " breath " out to make words to > learn how > > all the systems work together. We have a few songs we repeat many times > > throughout the day, he mostly says " uh-uh-uh " to whatever the tune is. > > E-I-E-I-O is a good one for them to be able to say. > > > > About 8 months ago, my son was hardly making any sounds at all. I > started > > teaching signs with the Signing TIme videos about 4 months ago and can't > > believe how he is picking them up. They have really helped to ease his > > frustration. I think the signs are helping as a " cue " to say/learn the > > words. He has an older brother who will be 5 next month who is a great > > talker and a little brother who is 9 months. > > > > I'm curious what you are doing for therapy and what is working? Their > > situations sound quite similar. > > > > All the best, > > > > Malinda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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