Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disease, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, one in sixty-eight children were diagnosed in 2014.
What is Autism?
As previously mentioned, it’s a developmental disease that is characterized by the difficulty present in learning communication skills, personal and intrapersonal, language, abstract concepts, and how to form healthy relationships. According to Autism Speaks, the most obvious signs and symptoms seem to appear between 2 and 3 years-of-age. Researchers have been studying the causes and symptoms for quite some time now, and developers have come up with a few apps that help kids with Autism learn the necessary skills needed to interact with people on a daily basis. Research has been done regarding many apps, however, four out of these five (one is lacking evidence to support its claims, but I know from word of mouth) have directly related evidence supporting that the technology is helpful.
1. I Can Have a Conversation With You.
This app that helps kids with Autism and their social language therapy system teaches children how to begin, maintain, and end a conversation without getting frustrated and retreating.
2. A Present for Milo
This interactive book is an app that helps kids with Autism by focusing on their language skills.
3. Alpha Writer
This app focuses on communication and language as well.
4. Dr. Seuss’s ABC
This app teaches children the ABCs through pictures and funny words. It keeps their attention and they learn at the same time.
5. iPrompts
This app helps kids with Autism by creating a visual schedule and focuses on social skills, behavioral intervention, and functional skills.
Do you or someone you know have Autism? What apps or technology has worked for you/them?
Technology can change lives for the better. Find out more about some useful, fun new tech in the reviews on Clapway Trends:
5 Apps That Help Kids With Autism
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