Fun & Functional

Learn the function of objects

Published by: Smarty Ears
Downloads
Revenue

Description

Fun & Functional is an application developed by author and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Rosie Simms to improve language comprehension and expression in individuals of all age groups. The ability to identify and describe the function or use of real-world objects is a key language and life skill. Fun & Functional provides SLPs, parents and others with a tool to develop categorization and descriptive skills by interacting with pictures and audio.
Fun & Functional is based on research around vocabulary and word meaning development in students. Improving vocabulary, describing ability and associations between words assists students in language comprehension and reading skills (Bromley, 2007). In particular, students have more difficulty acquiring verb-based vocabulary (Loeb, Pye, Redmond & Richardson, 1996), a skill that is targeted by Fun & Functional. The application allows for a focus on identifying and describing words within essential categories such as vehicles and household items, consistent with research indicating that categorization improves word storage and retrieval (Miller & Eilam, 2008). The application is designed to provide visual supports shown to be helpful for students with autism spectrum disorder and also targets suggested goals for this population such as expansion of word knowledge and action words (ASHA, 2006). Fun & Functional is also applicable to the instructional goals of children with language learning disorders, whose difficulties with vocabulary acquisition and descriptive language put them at risk for difficulties with reading and writing (Chanly, 1994; Gray, 2003, 2006; Stahl & Fairbanks, 1986).
Fun & Functional can be used to:
-Help children identify items that have a particular use or function.
-Develop understanding and auditory comprehension of Wh-Questions and verb forms.
-Target categories of items such as clothing, school items, and occupations.
-Elicit and score students’ verbal descriptions of items.
-Measure treatment effectiveness and skill growth over time through reported data.
Fun & Functional has the following Features:
-Receptive Activity in which students identify items that perform a certain use or function (presented visually and with audio).
-Ability to customize Receptive Activity according to number of choices presented (2, 3, or 4) to modify level of difficulty. Receptive Activity can also be customized according to level of similarity within “incorrect” items.
-Choice of application responses when child selects incorrect item (move to next question, incorrect item disappears from screen, or “Try Again!” message)
-Selection of specific or all categories to target.
-Expressive Activity in which students verbally describe the function of items (e.g. “What do you do with a broom?), so that SLPs, parents or others can score their response as “Missed it!” “Almost” or “Got it!” within the application.
-Quick Play and Receptive-Expressive combination activities.
-Report presented at conclusion of activity; can be emailed to parent or for record-keeping.
Hide Show More...

Screenshots

Fun & Functional FAQ

  • Is Fun & Functional free?

    Yes, Fun & Functional is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.

  • Is Fun & Functional legit?

    ✅ The Fun & Functional app appears to be high-quality and legitimate. Users are very satisfied.

    Thanks for the vote

  • How much does Fun & Functional cost?

    Fun & Functional is free.

  • What is Fun & Functional revenue?

    To get estimated revenue of Fun & Functional app and other AppStore insights you can sign up to AppTail Mobile Analytics Platform.

User Rating
App is not rated in Azerbaijan yet.
Ratings History

Fun & Functional Reviews

Great app

KSTraveler15 on

United States

Easy to use app. My kids prefer this app to work on identifying function of object. I also use this when working on describing vocabulary by only showing the expressive pages.

Versatile App!

Jutesp on

United States

I love using this app for it’s intended purpose. I also use it to work on sentence formulation, grammar, pronouns...

Great functions app

WinterSLP on

United States

This is one of my most used apps. I like the variety of categories, selecting 2-4 items shown at a time, that it's available in Spanish and that it has a back and next button. Excellent job!

Love this!

Shrze on

United States

Love how this app takes data and is so versatile! Love that I can edit targets to meet the needs of each child!

Broken

ElizaKay on

United States

Cannot work on expressive or receptively separately. No matter what option you choose in settings, it will always be alternating expressive and receptive.

Great app for speech therapy!

Ct28 on

United States

I am so excited to use this app with my clients on the autism spectrum. I especially love the receptive and expressive aspect of the app design and find it easy to work on multiple therapy goals at the same time!

good for kids with severe language difficulties

luvslpapps on

United States

This app is great for my students who have multiple disabilities. The choices help them identify the correct function plus many of my students are non verbal so this is a good way to determine the skills they know.

Love this

Bethbeno on

United States

This really is fun and functional. I can adapt it to many different students using if different settings.

Good for language therapy!

Lemons4evr on

United States

Great graphics! My primary level language groups have enjoyed working on these activities. A great addition to the Smarty Ears apps family!

Price?

roccobeachclub on

United States

Not sure why this was $9.99. My daughter was bored within 10 minutes.

Store Rankings

Ranking History
App Ranking History not available yet
Category Rankings
App is not ranked yet

Keywords

Fun & Functional Competitors

Name
Brainy Skills Synonym Antonym
Synonyms And Antonyms Practice
Following Directions by TSApps
Apps for Speech & Language
Fun With Directions
TapAlong!
Fun With Directions HD
Practice following directions!
Expressive Builder
Expressive Language Simulator
Fun with Verbs & Sentences HD
Understand and say sentences!
Prepositions by Teach Speech
Apps for Speech & Language
Pronouns by Teach Speech Apps
Apps for Speech & Language
More Fun With Directions HD
Listening made fun!

Fun & Functional Installs

Last 30 days

Fun & Functional Revenue

Last 30 days

Fun & Functional Revenue and Downloads

Gain valuable insights into Fun & Functional performance with our analytics.
Sign up now to access downloads, revenue, and more.