Applications for Autism
Communication Support
Communication support is one of the more popular apps that people seek. Some of those who are diagnosed with autism have a difficulty communicating and there are apps out there that make it easy for people to communicated with just a touch of a button.
1 on 1: Communicate Easy
For: iPad Cost: Free Description: This app gives the ability to communicate via an iPad. You can add pictures, symbols, and voices to words that makes it easy for someone to click on the word they want and it communicates that to others. This website also allows you to create schedules for everyone to follow. Click Here for a tour of the app |
AAC Speech Buddy
For: iPad,iPhone,iTouch,Android Cost: $27.99 Description: This app gives the ability to communicate for those who have difficulty communicating. The app gives you the ability to share your Augmentative and Alternative Communication board that you created for everyone to use. Gives you your own option to record your voice and your own visuals. |
ASL Dictionary
For: iPad, iPhone, iTouch
Cost: $2.99
Description: For those who use sign
language to communicate there
are times where they forget the sign for some words
and that is where this app comes in. This app is a
dictionary for ASL where they have someone
demonstrate the sign that corresponds with the word.
For: iPad, iPhone, iTouch
Cost: $2.99
Description: For those who use sign
language to communicate there
are times where they forget the sign for some words
and that is where this app comes in. This app is a
dictionary for ASL where they have someone
demonstrate the sign that corresponds with the word.
Accessibility
Accessibility is another reason why people search for apps for those who are diagnosed with autism. The accessibility apps help with tasks in their lives that may be difficult for them. These two apps show some apps that help people with their everyday lives.
Attainment SWITCH App
For: iPad, iPhone, iTouch Cost: $5 Description: This is an app that turns your device into a wireless switch. You can have one to two button options and can use your own images or ones they have provided. |
A Special Phone
For: iPhone Cost:$5 Description: This app gives the ability to just simply shake your phone and it calls up to 6 people. For example, shake once it calls mom, shake twice it calls dad. This app uses picture representation to easily identify who you want to call. |