Smart Phone Apps
- Autism Research Institute
iPhone app
Free/.99 upgradeThere are two parts to this application. The first part is an advice paper written by Drs. James B. Adams, Stephen M. Edelson, Temple Grandin, and Bernard Rimland. The intended audience is parents of newly diagnosed children, and the overriding message is that “Autism Is Treatable.” Topics discussed include prevalence, diagnosis, diets, nutritional supplements, gastrointestinal problems, vaccines, ABA, speech development and much more. This part of the application is free to install.
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- National Institutes of Health (NIH): Autism Information
Android
FreeIf someone you care about suffers from Autism, this application will come in very handy for every day use. All information contained is from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Included, you'll find sections on:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Options
- Ongoing Research
Plus an section devoted to Prevalence of Autism, Medications, and a brief discussion of Autism and Vaccinations.
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- Social Navigator
The Social Navigator is a mobile app developed to assist children in accurately processing social information. The Social Navigator is a portable tool that helps children navigate social situations at home, at school and in the community. The application is designed to quickly and comprehensively guide children, in real time, through social interactions and teaches invaluable skills of communication, flexibility and self-control.
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- Tap to Talk
Give a non-verbal child or adult a voice! TapToTalk turns an iPhone™, iPad™ or iPod touch® into an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. Just tap a picture and TapToTalk speaks. TapToTalk is a must have app for special needs children with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, apraxia and other speech delays.
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