Best Apps for Kids with Autism

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More app creators are turning their attention to the particular learning needs of kids on the autism spectrum. Educators often cite the need for apps that provide visual cues to aid in communication, support transitions to reduce anxiety, and create a consistent structure in students' daily schedules. The apps on our list can help kids learn to better identify and regulate emotions, communicate and express themselves, manage time and routines, and interact with others.

Emotional Regulation

Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Feelings Publisher: PBS KIDS Songs and activities help kids express, recognize, understand emotions	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Settle Your Glitter Publisher: Momentous Institute Simple, beautiful tool for emotional regulation	Grades Pre-K-8 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
Touch and Learn - Emotions Publisher: Innovative Mobile Apps Excited, sad, or angry? This app helps kids identify feelings	Grades K-2 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Breathing Bubbles Publisher: Momentous Institute Students release worries and embrace joys with anxiety-fighting tool	Grades 1-5 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Mood Meter - building your emotional intelligence Publisher: Emotionally Intelligent Schools LLC Well-designed tool encourages kids to reflect on and manage emotions	Grades 6-12 Type App Price $0.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4

Language and Communication

Skill Champ Publisher: Infiniteach Inc Foundational-skills-practice tool supports specific learning needs	Grades Pre-K-3 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
LanguageBuilderDeluxe Publisher: Mobile Education Store LLC Audio, visual prompts help boost kids' communication skills	Grades K-3 Type App Price $9.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
QuestionIt Publisher: Language Learning Apps LLC Wh- questions taught in concrete ways for kids with language delays	Grades K-7 Type App Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Proloquo2Go - Symbol-based AAC Publisher: AssistiveWare Brilliant tool helps kids with speech difficulties communicate	Grades K-12 Type App Price $249.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
TapToTalk Publisher: Assistyx LLC Unique way for kids with limited verbal skills to express themselves	Grades K-12 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
Pictello Publisher: AssistiveWare Fabulous tool can help kids create social stories	Grades 1-5 Type App Price $18.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4

Routines and Schedules

My Video Schedule Publisher: Acceptional Possibilities, LLC. Special-needs scheduler for daily tasks; customizable for kids' use	Grades Pre-K-12 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
FTVS HD - First Then Visual Schedule HD Publisher: Good Karma Applications, Inc Useful multisensory tool teaches self-direction and follow-through	Grades Pre-K-12 Type App Price $21.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
Time Timer Publisher: Time Timer LLC Easily conceptualize, manage, and visualize time	Grades 1-12 Type App Price $1.99-$4.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Choiceworks Calendar Publisher: Bee Visual LLC Empowering calendar tool alleviates transition anxiety	Grades 3-9 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4

Social Skills

Kid in Story Book Maker Publisher: Locomotive Labs Easy-to-make personalized stories can help boost social skills	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $6.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Social Stories Publisher: PufferFish Software Inc. Quick and simple behavior-reinforcement tool for kids with autism	Grades Pre-K-5 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Social Stories Creator for Educators Publisher: Touch Autism Create multimedia stories that help with social skills	Grades Pre-K-12 Type App Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
Social Adventures Expert-approved activities nurture students' social skills	Grades K-3 Type App Price $19.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
ConversationBuilder Publisher: Mobile Education Store LLC Themed scripts help kids practice successful social exchanges	Grades K-6 Type App Price $19.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
The Social Express II Publisher: The Language Express, Inc. Fabulous multimedia lessons boost social-awareness skills	Grades 2-8 Type App Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4

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