Today's Giveaway: First Then Visual Schedule ($9.99)

Today I have FIVE codes for First Then Visual Schedule, a positive behaviour support, and an app that is on many parents' wishlists.

If your child finds transitions difficult or you would like to introduce a new routine easily then this app is a must have. You can create a visual list for your child using images and audio visual prompts. Schedules can be changed at anytime and edited to include new events.

First Then was designed for the iPhone/iTouch but will work on iPad once you have the iOS 4.2 update.

 

If you would like to win First Then Visual Schedule, please comment below and tell me how you could use it. Winners will be posted on August 9th at 4pm, EST, U.S.

You can purchase First Then here is you'd like to use it immediately.

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From iTunes

Fully Customizable!
*Use your own photos or add photos from the built in Internet image search feature.
*Record your own voice to the images.
*Create as many schedules as you need.
*Change the order of a schedule, anytime!
*Checklist feature.
*"Save and Share" schedules via "File Sharing" on iTunes.
* Backup schedules via iCloud.
* Email a PDF copy of a schedule to print off at home.

This app. was designed for the iTouch/iPhone but WILL work on the iPad providing you have the iOS 4.2 update.

Visual schedules provide positive behavior support through the use of images that show daily events(i.e. morning routine or therapy schedule) or steps needed to complete a specific activity, (i.e. using the restroom).

User can *record their own voice*, *add their own images* from their computer, internet image importer or iPhone/ iTouch camera, or simply use images from the application’s stock library to create a schedule. Flexibility of obtaining images allows for schedules to be created “on-the-go” to help transition through unexpected changes in a routine.
Within a saved schedule, as many images as needed can be used to create the steps needed to complete a task. There is also the option of choosing different formats for use in each of the schedules. Format options can be changed at a moments notice depending upon the preference of the user:

*THREE DIFFERENT FORMATS:*

*FULL SCREEN*- In this format a larger image appears on the screen. User accesses next image on schedule by simply swiping screen to the left.

*FIRST-THEN SCREEN*- This format shows two images side by side with an arrow between images to guide the sequence of the activity. This is often a visual that is given to portray conditional statements. For example, ”First bathroom, then computer”. This helps let the user know what is coming up next. Split screen can be read left to right with captions underneath each image, or top to bottom of screen with schedule scrolling down to see next image in the schedule.

*LIST SCREEN*- This screen allows images to be listed in a list format where four images are placed on schedule. This is great for a schedule for a child that is very familiar with a system of picture exchange or is not as easily distracted by upcoming activities.


*VOICE CAN BE ADDED TO IMAGES *and added to the images to help further reinforce schedule and to aid with receptive and expressive language acquisition. Please note, that if you have an iTouch that you will need to purchase a microphone to record sound.

*CHECKLIST FEATURE* can be turned "on" or "off" within the "settings" menu. You can add a checkmark by a task to visually indicate that the task is completed.

*ADD YOUR OWN PHOTOS* by using the iPhone’s built in camera or download images from your personal computer to the camera roll or use the apps internet image importer.

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*STOCK IMAGE LIBRARY* consists of common images that can be immediately accessed to create schedules.


In addition, for reference we have added three example schedules (contain no audio-output) that can be deleted or edited.


We at *Good Karma Applications* have an intimate understanding of the needs of those leading exceptional lives. It is our mission to provide low-cost, effective applications to that special group of individuals. We hope that our applications will enhance the lives of those leading exceptional lives, and in doing so, provide support for those who love and care for them.

Good Karma Apps. is a proud supporter of www.momswithapps.com. A wonderful online source for finding family friendly apps.

Good Karma Applications, Inc Web SiteFirst Then Visual Schedule Support

What's New in Version 1.1.6

In this release of First-Then we have added new features and fixed previously existing bugs and issues:

- Feature: Ability to change the name of a schedule
- Feature: Ability to set an image of a schedule
- Feature: Ability to reorder schedules
- Feature: Import/Export option - in the cloud
- Feature: PDF Export and E-Mail of selected schedules
- Feature: NEW! Settings menu - including the Checkbox option, backup/restore options, PDF Generate and email option
- Feature: When creating new events - the name of the selected image will be pre-inserted as the title
- Bugfix: after editing - the title of Step was not being refreshed
- Bugfix: display issue when rotating device under iPod
- Bugfix: File Sharing import/export crashes and issues - fixed
- Bugfix: duplicate images used to appear after import/export - fixed

Comments

[Tamica Hann]

This app would be fantastic for not only my daughter that is Autistic but also for my other children.

[Justine Davison]

This app would help my 4 year old son with autism. He is having a few behavioral issues at the moment and also visuals work best for him with transitioning. I believe this will help him immensely.

[Emily Balkam]

I'm an S-LP currently working with preschoolers with autism in their homes and daycares, this would be great to have! Thanks for the opportunity :)

[Amanda Stribling]

This would be great to use with both of my boys! My oldest has PDD-NOS and apraxia and my middle son is being re-tested for autism and struggles with apraxia.

[Carol]

Thank you for offering these codes!! I would love to use this app with students in classrooms in classrooms/buildings I work in.

[Tracey]

Just starting to get my three (5yo twins and a 4yo) into doing daily routines independently. They have an ipad intheir playroom, so this would be perfect!

[michelle]

I need this app for my child. He struggles immensely with transitions,and I think he would like to hear our voice.

[Jennifer]

This would so help my teen son with his daily routines. We are trying to help him toward independence, and he needs something like this to help him each day.

[Emily Martin]

Would love to win this! My son was recently diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and visual schedules have been recommended. We started using them written this week but it would be awesome to have on the family iPad instead!

[Dawn]

I LOVE this! getting my son to do everyday things can be such a hassle! I had a poster like visual schedule up for him- but during the summer we kind of relax. School is getting ready to start- and having this to get him back in the swing of things would save meltdowns and frustration for sure!

[Jessica Watkins]

Me me me! This app looks perfect for having already made and creating a quick on the go schedule!

[Sherri Siegel]

The velcro pic things does not work for mine, but she loves the IPAD and IPphone. Looks amazing!

[Julie Harley]

My Autistic daughter responds to two things-her iPad and things that are put in first-then order. I have wanted this expensive app for a long time!! If I won it, I would be able to put visuals with the first-then concept, which would be HUGE for her!!I love it when she 'gets' things, but she needs visuals to do so. This app would truly help her. Thank you.

[Christine McGee]

I have a son who is almost 4, who has hearing loss, some undiagnosed sensory issues and is truly struggling with this exact concept! We have a velcro board, but he responds well to the ipad, AND we keep losing the cards that correspond to the board. It would greatly reduce the meltdowns in our house if he knew what was coming next. What a cool application.

[Michelle R]

We home school and are working on increasing independence. I'm sure this app would help greatly.

[Cas]

My daughter has Down Syndrome and really benefits from visual supports such as visual schedules. She is quite capable of learning, but does need a lot of repetition for things to sink in, and apps are great for that! :~)

[Amy McKinley]

I would love to try this with my son, who has CHARGE syndrome and isn't independent yet with many of his daily routines. Also would love to share with other families! Thanks for the opportunity!

[V Presley]

This app would be SO great to use w my son and my students--oh, the possibilities!!!:)

[sara mccarter]

I could totally use this with my son who learns very well by visual schedule!

[Valerie]

I would use it with my students with developmental delays and Autism.

[Robin]

This would help out a lot with my daughter.

[Sophia D'agostino]

I am a teacher of 9 preschoolers with autism. I use first then visuals with them, but now since I have 2 iPads in the classroom, this would be a perfect app. The students I have are more likely to respond to the visual on the iPad then they are to one on paper. Thanks for the opportunity!

[Elizabeth]

This app would be great for my 9 year old daughter, she has autism and is also non-verbal. She's been having intense meltdowns which include head banging especially during transitions and during her therapy. This app would help her greatly because it gives a visual cue on the iPad which she is so motivated by. Knowing what is going to happened next ahead of time will really make a difference and help specially with her behaviors.

[Angie Gorz]

This app looks like it would be very helpful for my son, who has Autism, especially with an upcoming new routine due to surgery.

[Caroline H]

This would be great in my classroom, I could use actual photographs of toys and activities!