Useful Autism Apps
March 30, 2020
Looking for new apps to support you during your time at home?
These apps might be helpful for different issues such as data collection, visual schedules, social skills, and more. Behavior analysts, teachers, speech-language pathologists, or other team members may be of help customizing these for your child of any age.
We’ve handpicked the following free and low-cost apps. Although a few of these apps are available for only one type of device (Android or iPhone), most can be downloaded or purchased in both the App Store and Google Play.
Ask Elizabeth! You’re welcome to contact our Director of Education and Training, Elizabeth Neumann, M.A., BCaBA, for general assistance and discussion of how you might use some of these tools at eneumann@autismnj.org or 609.588.8200 x10045.
| App | Description | Cost | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronaly: Powered for Autism | simple data collection (behavior, activities, food, sleep, meds, etc.) | Free | App Store and Google Play |
| Upcard | communication tool, activity schedules, and simple data collection | Free | App Store and Google Play |
| iReward Chart | customizable reinforcement systems | Free | App Store and Google Play |
| Daniel Tiger for Parents | social skills for young children | Free | App Store and Google Play |
| Autism Tracker Lite | simple behavioral data collection | Free | App Store Only |
| Speech with Milo | language skills (sequencing, feelings, articulation, etc.) | Free | App Store Only |
| ArtikPix | articulation practice | Free | App Store Only |
| Mouse Trial Lite | vocabulary practice | Free | Google Play Only |
| iTouchiLearn Life Skills | visual schedules, reward charts, task analyses, etc. | $0.99 | App Store and Google Play |
| ABA Flash Cards & Games - Emotions | photographic flash cards (add your own and record your voice) | $0.99 | App Store Only |
| It's Done! | create checklists and task analyses | $2.99 | App Store and Google Play |
| Time Timer | visual timer | $2.99 | App Store and Google Play |
| i Create... Social Skills Stories | customize social stories | $4.99 | App Store Only |
| First Then Visual Schedule | visual schedule | $0.99 | App Store and Google Play |
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