The Best iPad & iPhone Games for Kids with Autism
Play can be a powerful tool for learning, especially for kids. The interactive nature of video games can engage and captivate children in a way that other forms of media […]
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Storehouse
Storyhouse is an iPad only app that can really bring a story to life using videos, pictures, and text, to create an interactive account of an activity, vacation, or idea.
Minecraft and Autism: Exploration, Flexibility and the Joy of Cave Spelunking
Minecraft‘s open-ended gameplay makes it a great platform for learning. For children with autism spectrum disorders, the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Self-Awareness, Flexibility and Self-Control. By […]
Winston
Winston is a off-shoot of the Siri app, where users can receive a personalized aggregated list of all types of narrated news stories
5 Awesome Free Kids’ Apps for Autism
It’s Autism Awareness Month, and that means we’re putting together some of our favorite apps, games and technology for families with children affected by autism spectrum disorders.
There are many […]
Calm
Calm is a mediation app that helps kids practice good Focus and Self-Control skills, and may be of aid to children affected by autism spectrum disorders.
IF…
IF… is an adventure game all about social and emotional learning (SEL), and helps kids learn good Self-Control and Self-Awareness skills through fun, interactive gameplay.
Glide – Video Texting
While video messaging apps are sometimes frowned upon for providing a vehicle for inappropriate content, there is no denying their usefulness as communication aids. Glide, for example, acts like a visual […]
Minecraft and Autism: Self-Awareness and Mapping Your World
Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay makes it a great platform for learning. For children with autism spectrum disorders, the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Self-Awareness, Flexibility and Self-Control. By […]
