Visual Attention TherAppy

Visual Attention TherAppy is an adjustable training tool for reading, dyslexia, neglect, and other attentional deficits. Race against the clock to find all the targets amongst similar or dissimilar letters and symbols. Use two targets to increase demands on memory and focus; adjust the lines and spacing to meet each user’s skills, vision, and dexterity. A red, yellow, or flashing line can draw attention to the Left or Right for those with unilateral neglect. Test and Practice modes both offer email score reports. Use this app to target pre-reading skills, attention, memory, visual tracking, or neglect.

Visual Attention TherAppy Lite gives you a free trial, allowing access to 1 level in both Test and Practice modes for 1 or 2 targets. Try out the various attention-grabbing signals and e-mail results! Download for FREE!

The Basics:

Platforms: iPad only
Goal Areas: Visual Scanning, Reading, Visual Attention, Sustained Attention, Memory
Helps: Left Neglect, Hemianopsia, Unilateral Inattention, Right Neglect, Dyslexia, Slow Readers, Brain Injury, Stroke, Pre-reading students
Languages: English
Version: 1.01
Price: $9.99

Two Ways to Play:

  • Test mode for screening attention skills

  • Practice mode for scanning in order

  • Optional signal on Practice mode for neglect

Settings Put You in Control:

  • Adjust lines and spacing as well as signal type

  • Choose how many trials to complete

  • Child-Friendly setting disables links

  • Once settings are set, use for home practice

10 Levels of Difficulty:

  • Letters, Symbols, or Mixed

  • Similar or dissimilar targets and foils

  • Choose exactly which levels to complete

  • Pick 1 or 2 targets per exercise

Test Mode:

  • Touch each target in any order

  • Indicate when you’re done

  • Report highlights patterns of neglect

Practice Mode:

  • Left-to-right scanning for reading skills

  • Multiple targets work memory skills

  • Signal visible on the left or right if selected

  • Complete each task or skip ahead

Evidence-Supported & Data-Driven:

  • Easily track progress and results over time with email reports

  • Rehabilitation units will need this app to treat hemineglect

  • Perfect for SLP, OT, Reading & Special Needs Teachers for children on IEP

Read for yourself about this published technique that works:

Praise for Visual Attention TherAppy:

“Tactus Therapy continues to fill the void with their quality therapy apps. One needs a thick book full of similar paper-based activities in order to get as customized a visual attention task as possible. Did we find anything we didn’t love about the app? Nope. The app is fast and lightweight, is highly specific in its role in its app-life, and costs only $10. The bar is raised even further in therapy app development. Visual Attention TherAppy is guaranteed to be one of those beautiful apps that, when you see it and try it out, will make you exclaim “Finally!” We were this close to hugging it, to be honest. Thanks for yet another amazing release, Tactus Therapy.” -iSPeakApp.com
“Young children I have used this with seem to love practicing the scanning – since this concept is new to them, they see it as a fun challenge. As with all the other Tactus Therapy apps I’ve used, this one is easy to navigate. I love how this app can just as easily be used with a three-year-old who is just learning to read as it can be with an adult who is experiencing left neglect from a brain tumor.  It takes a simple, familiar format and turns it into a dynamic, interactive tool with the ability to be age appropriate for anyone from preschoolers to elderly adults. If you work with any of the populations that would benefit from this app, I would highly recommend it.” -SpeechieApps
“Tactus Therapy Solutions are well-known in the app world for their high quality apps, catering to those with special needs. This app is no exception. Although this is a specialised app, it has a beautifully simple user interface that I had no problems navigating. I have two boys with ASD who both have tracking problems that make reading challenging. Although glasses help relieve eye tiredness, the actual therapy programs offered by behavioural optometrists are extremely expensive and time-consuming. At $9.99 Visual Attention TherAppy is a great value alternative that offers proven results. This app ticks all the boxes for a special needs app.” -AppAble