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"Moms With Apps is a collaborative group of parent developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families." Of note is Apps for Special Needs and App Friday, where new apps are distributed free each Friday.

The Moms With Apps blog supports family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

"A blog documenting the journey of a mom and speech-language pathologist on a mission. I am committed to helping children find voices of their own. I want to ensure they are able to build relationships and gain independence through language, literacy and life-long learning."

"In essence, Tapgram is a networked picture board that allows mom to use large icons to compose simple messages and then share them easily with friends and loved ones. Messages can be easily emailed or posted to Facebook. They also appear in her social feed. No keyboard required!"

Great videos of a kiddo and mom working together to figure out the word she needs "If I could give my voice to Maya, I would, in an instant. I'm sure any parent of a child with complex communication needs would do the same. Instead, we figure out systems and signs and devices. Maya's got her talker, along with a variety of nonverbal ways to get her point across and a spoken vocabulary of words and approximations that has undergone an impressive proliferation since the fall."

"I will begin with the words of my son, H, when he was 13: "I am not a tragedy and autism is a part of who I am. Mom - autism means I think differently… and that is a good thing. Isn't it?!?""

"Unlike complicated calendar or task apps, It's Done! is quick and easy, letting you instantly recall every routine task you performed. It's Done! is the perfect app for anyone who's ever forgotten anything. It's also ideal for those suffer with short-term memory loss due to brain injury, dementia, or other medical-related conditions. It's Done! can even notify others by text or email that a task is done. Rest easy that mom took her medicine or the kids locked the door."

"Create personalized children's stories instantly. Turn any time into story time. It's free. 1. Add the details about your children and family -- what do your kids call Mom? Dad? Grandma? 2. Tell us what kinds of stories your kids like. 3. Have