Announcing a new partnership with The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida (DSACF)! DSACF is an accredited not-for-profit association founded in 1991 by parents of children with Down syndrome that serves over 1,200 individuals with Down syndrome and their families over 10 counties. DSACF offers a starting point for new or expectant parents as well as “programs for every age and stage” including adulthood. In addition, they provide support groups, host fundraising events and provide legal support.
Bluebee Pals have partnered with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida with support of their acting interim executive director, Amy Drow. Amy has “always loved kiddos with something a little extra since her older brother is blessed with Down syndrome!”. She was eager to include the DSACF in the Bluebee Pals Project and add the pals to their lending library. The lending library houses items and resources available to their members for FREE. We had a grand time demonstrating the many ways Bluebee Pals could benefit those with Down syndrome. https://www.dsacf.org
Individuals with Down syndrome have many special talents as well as a specific areas of needs. Bluebee Pals and it’s accompanying Bluebee Pals app are a perfect tool for increasing these skills. See the chart below for skill areas paired with Bluebee Pals activities! Simply download the app suggested app and use the Bluetooth connection on your device to pair your Bluebee Pal! https://www.bluebeepals.com
Communication and Cognitive Skills with Down Syndrome Children
|
Skill Area |
App |
Activity |
| Language | Bluebee Pals App
Speech Cards Food Frenzy Wh? By Autism iHelp Splingo’s Therapy Bundle WH Question Cards Fun Deck Following Directions Things That Go Together Tarheel Reader Reading Apps Text-to-Speech App |
Listen to Bluebee Pals name, read and ask questions to increase vocabulary, following directions and basic concept skills. Use text-to-speech app to help Bluebee talk, ask questions, make comments and more! |
| Articulation | Articulation Station
ArticulateIt Speech2Go Minimal Pairs for Speech |
Listen to Bluebee articulate target sounds and practice your sounds too! |
| Social/Pragmatic Skills | iSequences Therapeutic Functional Skills
Farm Academy |
Let Bluebee Pal read you social stories and teach you social skills with these functional apps! |
| Gross and Fine Motor Skills | Bluebee Pals App
Writing Wizard Train Conductor Puzzingo Puzzles Letter School Physical Therapy for Kids AIMS Improving Motor Skills Text-to-Speech App |
Increase fine motor skills by engaging with fine motor/handwriting and gross motor apps. Use text-to-speech apps to help Bluebee give directions for fine motor and gross motor activities! |
| Academics | Bluebee Pals App
Starfall ABCs ABC Mouse Speakaboos Motion Math PlayTales Spelling City Telling Time |
Let Bluebee Pal teach you letters, numbers, spelling and more by connecting Bluebee to these learning apps! |
| Daily Living Skills | Bluebee Pals App – Bathroom
My Play Home |
Help Bluebee with daily living skills such as showering and brushing teeth! |