{"id":22738,"date":"2023-10-30T09:32:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T09:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/?page_id=22738"},"modified":"2024-12-12T10:17:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T10:17:02","slug":"using-the-ipad-to-manage-behaviour-and-sensory-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/using-ipads-to-support-learning\/using-the-ipad-to-manage-behaviour-and-sensory-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the iPad to manage behaviour and sensory needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Litalico – Mouse Timer<\/strong>
A visualised timer for children who have difficulties understanding the length of time. The app expresses the passing of time by showing a mouse eating an apple (1 bite per second). It measures from 1 minute up to 60 minutes. (\u00a3 free)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wait Timer<\/strong>
A visual and audio tool to help teach waiting. The timer is colour coded and the wait time can easily be adjusted. Also includes a social story that can be skipped. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame<\/strong>
An interactive resource to help children problem solve, develop self-control and plan what to do in future. It has a series of activities aimed at helping build resilience and manage stressful situations. (\u00a3 free)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mind Shift<\/strong>
Uses CBT based strategies to help take charge of anxiety. Includes tools to support Worry, Panic, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety and Phobias. (\u00a3 free)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stop, Breathe and Think Kids<\/strong>
Features a number of mindfulness activities for many situations:\u00a0Sleep,\u00a0Over Excitement,\u00a0Stress & Worry, Disappointment & Sadness,\u00a0Caring & Connecting. (\u00a3 SUB)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heat Pad<\/strong>
Simulates various surfaces that react to the touch of your hand \/ fingers. A simple and relaxing app that may help to focus or calm. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gravitarium<\/strong>
A particle visualiser that responds to the touch and flows around the screen to music.\u00a0Soothing sounds and visuals make this app a useful tool to support a calm mood.\u00a0(\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Acrobots<\/strong>
A physics based simulator where you control multi-legged robots that interact with one another.\u00a0You can change the gravity, stickiness, speed of movement and other factors.\u00a0(\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tip:\u00a0Copycat apps often have the same \/ similar names and icons. Be sure you are clicking on the correct one before buying. Check reviews and the Developers page.<\/strong>

*All details accurate at the time or writing \u2013 please note that app prices do change, apps do get removed from the app store and iOS updates can stop apps from working correctly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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