Between the Lines Level 1 HD
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $15.99 | Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development | iPad |
*THIS IS NOT A SOCIAL SKILLS MODELING APP. Some people say and do things that are rude, such as interrupt a conversation, say something that is insensitive, lie, etc. That is why we suggest adult coaching to supervise and provide input regarding situational language use.
Check our demo on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRy4QF1E1Y8
This is Level 1, which presents content that is an introduction to our Between the Lines app series. This app uses American expressions and body language.
There are three activities in this app, with 204 tasks total:
1. Listening: The user hears a voice speak a sentence, e.g., “Ewww!” A question is then asked, “Who said it?” The user is shown a series of photographs and touches the correct one.
2. Body Language: A very short video-clip is shown that depicts an interaction or situation. For example, a family is shown at a restaurant. A friend walks up and says, “Hey, did you hear the news about Mr. Becker?” (smiling) The camera closes in on this woman and the narrator says, “What is she thinking?” The user’s task is to look at the choices of responses and select the one that matches the facial expression/body language.
3. Expressions: A very short video-clip is shown that depicts an actor speaking a sentence that contains an idiomatic or slang expression, e.g., “She’s kind of nosy.’” The user is then asked, “What does that mean?” There is a separate setting (a new feature!) that allows the user to select several slang/crude phrases to be incorporated if desired such as, "pissed off", "feel like crap" etc. (The default does not include these phrases. They must be specifically selected.)
The game can be played by up to 75 users or as a group. The percentage correct is reported for each user’s performance on each of the three activities. Individual users can select their own settings; the group must have the same setting selections for the entire group.
Progress can be tracked, and displayed or not. Reward animations are provided at selected intervals for a welcome fun and break including Dunk Tank, Bull’s Eye (darts), and Knock ‘Em Down. These are not games of skill but a fun diversion.
A perfect app for speech therapy and for children with social communication difficulties!
*Please contact our tech support if you are experiencing any technical issues with our apps. We cannot respond to reviews and there are generally easy solutions to every issue. [email protected]
PRIVACY POLICY: We do NOT collect personal data from our users and have no ads. Personal data regarding user performance on the tasks on this app are self-contained and not transmitted in any way, unless the user chooses to email them to someone else. There are no in-app purchases in this app. A demo link will allow a user with internet access to view a video on YouTube to learn about the features of this app, as well as a link to our other apps in the iTunes store.
Designed by Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP, a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist. Check out our other apps at www.hamaguchiapps.com
Reviews
Between the lines, level 1
lilbitlvr
I use this app with students ages 6 and up, who have pragmatic language deficits. I love the realistic material and the data keeping. I love the email option and it was so easy to create groups. No guessing on whose turn it was! My students thought the reward dunk tank was hilarious!
Great app, bad language
Sudzyslp
I love this app, but just had to apologize to some kids, teachers and their parents about the cuss words used in the expressions! Why did you think using the word 'crap' was acceptable? Please fix that. I am worried about using with kids again....isn't it designed for children?
Good app but buggy
Social Express
need to get the bugs worked out. I use this with my 3rd-6th graders. It is engaging and teaches many social nuances. My kids lke the videos, it has a lot to choose from. Just work the bugs out with the data collection piece (great feature when it works all the time). Sometimes it puts another users name down, sometimes it does not collect the data, sometimes my reinforcer will go off when it should not. I will definitely keep using your apps. Good content. More perspective taking please!
New update
Pink freak1121
Newest update won't allow app to open. It crashed immediately upon opening. Please fix fast!!! This app is amazing for my kiddos in therapy!!
Update crashes
75580942531368745678754
Great product but the new update causes it to crash the second it opens. Please fix! I use this app frequently for therapy! Back to 5 stars when it's fixed.
App crashes
CE.7134
All the Between the Lines crash as soon as it opens! Please fix. I need these apps ASAP...help!
Great app!
Dad2Nick
Thanks Hamaguchi Apps for fixing up the last glitch for the update. I contacted your customer service and got a response in minutes. Anyhow, as I indicated, I use this app all the time. It's very unique and does a great job of working on all kinds of pragmatic skills. Definitely in a class by itself. Keep up the good work !
This app is fantastic!
Jenny+Mary
It has been my "go-to" app for social-pragmatic and theory of mind work for my children on the autism spectrum. I love how it uses actual people and video clips and not just photographs. I can review how the people talk, move their bodies and interact. My kids have been getting a lot of use from it. Also, thanks for adding the update so that we can avoid the slang phrases if we want to in the settings—I have a few kiddos who are better off not hearing those.
This app is perfect!!!
mom2alexthegr8
Between the lines is exactly what my son needs to help him understand non-literal sayings, others' emotion's through facial expressions, and other language that just is not so obvious! With read audio and video clips, it holds his interest, and the app is very customizable. I cannot say enough about how helpful this app is for my child. Helping his receptive language makes him happier, which makes us all happier! This app has such an easy to use and fun design that he enjoys enjoys using it too, it is a win- win!
Wonderful App!
LSAppleby
Between the Lines Level 1 HD is a wonderful app created to assist students struggling with social cues and nuances. Through true-to-life photo slides and video clips, the developer provides a tool for teachers, parents, and/or support staff assist in the execution of social skills learning goals. Data can be recorded and through this, the adult can see in which area the child is struggling most. Body language, voice intonations, and figures of speech are all explored! There is even an option for more colloquial phrases, should the adult which to implement them. One minor complaint I have is found within game mode. The child has no control over the aiming of the item used to throw and whist this may remove frustration for some children, it causes great frustration for others. I would recommend a control feature to allow an "on or off" for this area based on the individual needs of the child. Despite this, I find the app well worth it's weight in gold and certainly give it a glowing recommendation! Thank you for providing such a quality app which is excellent for both classroom and community use! LSAppleby
