In the 5 years since I began developing Grace App I have paid for and trialled countless cases; Gripcase is the first one I have seen designed SPECIFICALLY for kids. And kids are rough, whether they have extra needs or not! [read more...]
Grace App version 2.1.1 is now available on iTunes and this update includes New languages: French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Danish, Brazillian Portuguese or English [read more...]
If there is one thing that really annoys me it is when people who do not speak in audible words are not being listened to. And by that I mean that the needs, interests and rights of the “non-verbal” are being overlooked. [read more...]
A long time ago my Gracie was one of those kids who seemed to be “Un-reachable” She did not look at anyone but me. She didn’t play with toys or books and she did not seem to have any interests we could use to get her attention.I felt really lost when it came to getting through to her and I could not see a way “in” – until I did a particular training course. I’m delighted to share that Catts Ireland – a private speech and occupational therapy provider is now offering Hanen Parent Training Courses. [read more...]
After 18 months, many failed purchases and home sewing attempts, I have finally found a way to make the iPad a genuinely mobile communication device [read more...]
There are a lot of families that could benefit from trying out the Grace App – but they need the device to use it.
It is a big commitment for a family who may have limited means, and a lot of demands on their income due to the pressures of raising a child with Autism. [read more...]
A home video montage of Gracie using her Grace App set to the background of a radio interview I did in Australia in February 2011. [read more...]
Once upon a time, a mobile phone was a status symbol, a way to tell the world that you were so important that people had to be able to reach you all the time. Nowadays a mobile is a necessity, [read more...]
Why I wanted to prompt Gracie to use her own voice with the pictures to support her.. [read more...]
