"The First and Then app is a flexible, easy to use and mobile classroom tool. It allows me to communicate instructions clearly and efficiently when moving students between tasks".
Katrina Totman BPrimEd (Dean's Schol)
Katrina Totman BPrimEd (Dean's Schol)
"I'm Sarah, I am a mother of 11 & 13 year old boys. My elder son is on the Autism spectrum. I am also a special education teacher working at a school for specific purposes with children with moderate to severe disabilities. I have found the 'First Then' app extremely useful both at home and at work. The key features that I find most user friendly are; the apps ability to use photos directly from my phone camera and the simplicity and speed with which I can formulate the visual. This allows me to make visuals on the go, averting anxiety and meltdowns before they occur. Being able to save the visuals and keep a library for later use is also very useful. I find that using the 'First Then' app allows me to maintain a calm and flow to both my home and work day that would not be as achievable without its intuitive and quick to use features".
Sarah Rodgers Bach Teach, ECE. Mast Ed, Spec Ed.
Sarah Rodgers Bach Teach, ECE. Mast Ed, Spec Ed.
"The First & Then app has become an invaluable resource within my special education support class. It is wonderful to be able to so quickly create and adapt personalised storyboards to suit individual children and their ever changing needs. It's a huge advantage to be able to use this app whilst on the move!!! The app has been used in other classes to support children struggling with school and class routines. I have recommended the app to many colleagues and will continue to".
Michelle Houston Assistant Principal Special Education - Bachelor of Education
Early Childhood/Special Education.
Michelle Houston Assistant Principal Special Education - Bachelor of Education
Early Childhood/Special Education.
"I am finding the app a great tool for my daughter who is 10 years old with Down Syndrome. Brooke is finding it quite a challenge with language development..and the app is a great resource not only get her prepared for the next tasks but also in learning the words and encouraging speech. ..love it".
Jane Elley (parent from New Zealand)
Jane Elley (parent from New Zealand)
"I think the app is wonderful, it had helped me out of a sticky situation in the middle of a doctors waiting room. I was able to use the app easily and calm a potential meltdown. The app had a nifty function that allowed me to find a pic from the Internet and use in my story board. It was very convenient and I can use it anywhere!"
Erin Houghton (parent of a 6 year old)
Erin Houghton (parent of a 6 year old)
"I purchased this app to allow my anxious students autonomy and support when moving from one activity to the next. It is a fantastic resource for my classroom especially with my special needs students. It is easy to use and can be adapted and used in any setting. I used it on an excursion yesterday for one of my severe behavioural children. Using the app on my phone I created the routine to show the student what was expected. This app has saved me hours of creating and making visuals".
Tracey Lawrence B.Ed Dip. of Teaching
Tracey Lawrence B.Ed Dip. of Teaching