Considering how many apps are available in the Apple app store, not to mention how many are actually on my iPhone (close to 300), it's a bit daunting of a task to come up with only 10 apps to recommend here and now! There are simply so many amazing and award-winning apps out there and each is suited to an individual uniquely.
Words With Friends
Mother uses iPod touch to entertain child with special needs
Brandy Brow and daughter Jaeli
What do you do? I'm a parent of seven children including my youngest, a two-year-old named Jaeli (pronounced Jay-lee), who is a special needs child with a rare chromosome disorder of X and 2.
Which device do you use? A 2nd generation iPod Touch. I plan to upgrade to a Verizon iPhone 4 when my AT&T contract expires. Eventually, I want to get Jaeli an iPad.

