Introduction
In addition to all of the educational methods available to autism parents and teachers, there is also a growing number of educational software programs and apps becoming available. Some educational software is stand alone, meaning that you purchase the disc and begin using it. Other types of software provide connectivity to online databases so that you and your child's teacher can track progress. In addition, there is a wealth of mobile apps available to support autism needs. These apps can be used on mobile phones, iPods, and iPads. This gives your child the ability to use these apps around the house and even on the go. The mobility aspect can be very helpful providing activities for children to do during doctor visits or in the car on long trips for example.
Some of the software and apps are basic in that they provide a few key functions like flash cards, spelling, colors, etc. But some of the software and apps are quite sophisticated providing full lesson plans, progress capability, reward systems, and more. Some of the software applications are reasonably priced while others that contain more functionality may cost more. As far as apps go, many of the apps are either free or very low cost allowing all parents to use these resources to help educate their child. Our goal in this section is to provide organized and quick access to as many software and apps capabilities as possible. Please feel free to use our Exchange Box to share software or app capabilities with other parents.
Related Sites
Autism Plugged In Description: Finds and reviews the best free special needs apps and free autism apps.
MouseTrial Autism Software Description: A collection of links to publishers, developers and distributors of software that you might find useful for kids with Autism.
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Parent Forums/Blogs
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Forum/Blog Name: Apps for Autism Description: This forum was created to bring educators, therapists, parents, caregivers and anyone else interested together to share information about newly emerging technologies like I-pads, I-pods and other tablet devices and their potential uses.
Forum/Blog Name: Apps For Autism Description: A website that lists apps recommended by parents for our kids.
Consumer Corner
Community Library
14 Expert-recommended iPad Autism Apps Description: Increased awareness of autism spectrum disorder has led to a proliferation of new iPad apps that can be used in conjunction with therapy. These are the top picks by Parenting.
10 Best Apps for Kids with Autism Description: A mom who has a son with autism tells about the mobile apps that have helped him and other children with autism.