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Unleash the Power
of Listening!

A whimsical, multi-level journey designed by SLPs to help students master auditory memory and complex directions through 27 progressive levels of pure fun.

Following Directions Gameplay
270+ QUESTIONS
👾 Multiplayer (Up to 5 Players) 📊 Detailed Data Tracking 🎓 SLP Developed & Approved
The Curriculum

27 Levels of Systematic Growth

Following Directions Monsters doesn't just provide games; it provides a research-based hierarchy that strengthens auditory memory and linguistic processing step-by-step.

Level 1: Basic Vocabulary

Stages 1-5: Basic Foundations

Students begin with simple, one-step directions focused on essential vocabulary in high-contrast black and white to minimize visual distraction.

  • 🎯 One-Step Commands
  • 🎯 Object Identification
Level 10: Size and Color

Stages 6-15: Adjectives & Logic

Complexity increases as we introduce color, size, and quantitative concepts. Students must process multiple descriptors to succeed.

  • 🌈 Color & Shape Recognition
  • 📏 Size Discrimination
Level 20+: Advanced Sequencing

Stages 16-27: Master Processing

The ultimate challenge: multi-step sequencing and temporal concepts. Directions like "After you touch the hat..." test auditory memory to the limit.

  • ⏳ Temporal Logic (Before/After)
  • 🔢 3-Step Sequential Tasks
270+ UNIQUE QUESTIONS ADAPTIVE DIFFICULTY SLP-DESIGNED HIERARCHY
Monster Player List
Add New Player Interface
Group Therapy Mastery

Built for the Whole
Monster Squad

Therapy is better together. Following Directions Monsters supports up to five players simultaneously, automatically rotating turns and tracking individual progress in one seamless session.

Personalized Avatars

Students can choose their own monster identity or upload a personal photo for instant recognition.

Independent Leveling

Each player in the group stays on their own specific level, ensuring personalized challenge for every student.

Dynamic Social Learning

Promotes peer modeling and auditory attention as students wait for their turn in the game-show rotation.

Comprehensive Clinical Settings
Manual Level Adjustment
The Director's Booth

Granular Control for
Targeted Success

Every child processes information differently. Our clinical dashboard allows you to modify the auditory and visual complexity of the game in seconds to ensure the "Just Right" challenge.

Visual Distraction Control

Adjust the number of images on screen (from 2 to 5) to help students with selective attention difficulties.

Adaptive Difficulty Toggles

Enable "Increase Difficulty with Success" for automatic promotion, or manually lock levels for focused repetition.

Sensory Calibration

Toggle main menu music and "Wrong Audio" feedback to create a quiet environment for students with auditory sensitivities.

Clinical Documentation

Data-Driven Results at a Glance

Eliminate manual tallying. Following Directions Monsters automatically captures every response, allowing you to focus on the child while the app handles the metrics.

Detailed Session Accuracy
Longitudinal Progress Graph

Ready for the Next IEP

View a student's history to see if their performance is increasing over time—vital for documenting progress and justifying clinical goals.

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    Session Snapshots Track accuracy percentages, specific levels played, and settings used for every date practiced.
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    Mastery Graphs Visualize longitudinal growth with color-coded charts that identify completed and mastered levels.
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    Instant Sharing Print or email professional reports directly from the iPad to share with parents and school teams.
High Contrast Task Interface
Size Discrimination Challenge
Focus and Concentration

Anchoring the
Listening Experience

Successful listening begins with sustained attention. Following Directions Monsters uses clean, purposeful illustrations that eliminate visual "noise," allowing students to focus entirely on the linguistic message.

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Purposeful High-Contrast

Black and white foundational images (as seen in Level 1) ensure that vocabulary identification is mastered before color concepts are added.

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Interactive Discriminations

Direct visual feedback for size and color comparisons keeps students engaged while they process "and/or" logic.

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Auditory Bombardment

Constant audio reinforcement provides the repeated exposure necessary to strengthen auditory processing pathways.

The Guided Tour

See the Monsters in Action

Join Barbara Fernandes, M.S., CCC-SLP, for a comprehensive look at how Following Directions Monsters simplifies complex therapy goals.

Tutorial Highlights

  • 0:30 - Setting Up Players Learn how to add custom monster avatars or student photos for group play.
  • 1:46 - Comparing Levels Watch the stark difference between foundational Level 1 and mid-level color tasks.
  • 5:24 - Reviewing Data See how accuracy percentages and session details are logged in the Report Card.
  • 6:51 - Advanced Complexity Observe how temporal "after" logic challenges students' auditory memory.
Home Practice: Basic Concepts
Engaging Welcome Screen
Bridging the Gap

Support Your Child's
Listening Journey

Therapy doesn't have to end at the clinic door. Following Directions Monsters provides families with a structured, stress-free way to practice essential listening skills in a fun, gamified environment.

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Consistency at Home

Maintain the same professional hierarchy used by speech therapists to ensure your child continues to progress between sessions.

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Self-Explanatory Audio

The app's built-in audio guides allow children to practice independently while you track their success through the automatic reports.

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Share Success with ease

Easily email your child's home practice data to their therapist or teacher to keep everyone on the same page.

Clinical Versatility

Designed for Every Learner

Whether in a special education classroom or a private clinic, Following Directions Monsters provides the explicit instruction needed to bridge language processing gaps.

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Auditory Processing (APD)

Focuses on sustained and selective auditory attention. The ability to toggle background music helps students master listening in "quiet" before adding complexity.

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Autism & ADHD

The structured, predictable turn-taking and clean visual interface reduce cognitive load, allowing students to focus on the linguistic instruction without distraction.

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English Language Learners

Provides explicit practice with foundational vocabulary and complex grammar concepts like "before/after" and adjectives in a supportive, multi-modal format.

💡 RTI & Common Core: A powerful tool for Response to Intervention (RTI) and meeting Common Core standards for adjectives and sequential order.

Approved by the "Critics"

Join thousands of SLPs and parents who have turned listening therapy into a game-show success.

"I love that this app progresses in difficulty. My students are so motivated by the monsters that they don't even realize how hard they are working on their auditory memory!"

Sarah T., CCC-SLP

School-Based Therapist

"The report cards are a lifesaver for my IEP meetings. Being able to show a graph of progress over time is exactly what I need for documentation."

Mark L.

Private Practice SLP

"Great for my mixed groups! I can have one student on Level 1 and another on Level 20, and the app manages the rotation perfectly."

Jennifer R.

Special Education Teacher
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