All children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are different, so an app that helps one child won’t necessarily help all children with ASD. You can customise some apps to suit your child’s learning abilities and interests. There are many tablet and smartphone apps for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many are used to teach social, motor, communication, academic, play and daily living skills.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a specific type of assistive technology that can benefit people with autism of all ages by promoting independence, expanding communication, and increasing social interactions.
Apps are a component of Assistive technology which can be used to support and enhance communication for people with autism, regardless of speech ability. Below are some ideas and examples of apps that may be suitable for your students in the classroom.
Some resources available:
7 of the Best Apps for Children with Autism | Autism Awareness Month 2019
1. Proloquo2Go – Symbol-based AAC.
2. Find My Family, Friends & iPhone – Life360 Locator.
3. Children with Autism: A visual schedule.
4. Birdhouse for Autism.
5. Choiceworks.
6. I Can Have Conversations With You! ...
7. DayCape – Daily visual planning.
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Proloquo2go
Tap images. Type words. Speak. Proloquo2Go is an easy to use communication app for people who cannot speak or need help being understood. Featuring natural sounding voices, including real children’s voices, Proloquo2Go is a simple yet powerful AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) tool. The app is fully customisable and can be utilised to build language skills and grow with a person’s communication, supporting both beginning and advanced communicators.
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Raising Children.net.au –Suitable for all ages
raisingchildren.net.au provides ad-free parenting/education videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts
Autism Association of Western Australia – Reviewed apps: this organisation reviews apps it thinks support evidence-based practice.
https://www.autismapps.org.au/
Apps for Adults and Young people
For young people and adults with Autism spectrum disorders/conditions, there are a number of apps available, on iOS, Android and web-based platforms, that can assist with daily life, including work, study etc.
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Todoist
Acts as a checklist, organiser, calendar, reminder and habit forming app. Can be shared with others for joint projects, integrated with other apps such as Dropbox and Alexa.iOS and Android
MoodPanda
Track your moods using graphs and calendars. Community aspect to offer support and advice. iOS, Android and web
Sensory Apps
Range of sensory apps to help with relaxation and overstimulation. #iOS, Androd, Web, Chrome
Headspace
A meditation and mindfulness app. Designed to guide the user through narrated sessions to focus on relaxation and help cope with stress and anxiety. iOS, Android and online
Top 10 Studying Apps for HS Students 2019
Studying can be really stressful! Luckily there are apps out there to help students be organised, keep them motivated and on track to reach their goals.
https://www.icslearn.co.uk/blog/posts/2019/march/top-10-studying-apps-for-high-school-students-2019/