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 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… 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.

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’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 […]

Kidzworld is an interactive website that allows children to communicate via chat rooms. Unlike other types of chat rooms that are perceived as dangerous, a human moderator ensures all content […]

One of the most common things that I hear from parents of children affected by autism is how much they love the game Minecraft. If given the choice, many of […]

Minecraft is a wildly popular game with a huge virtual world for children to explore, build and play in. With no clearly set goals, players are free to set their […]

Parents of children with ADHD are always asking me if they should stop letting their child play video games. Often these parents become worried about their children’s gaming after noticing […]

ADHD has been increasingly identified as a disorder of executive functioning (brain-based self-management skills such as working memory, flexibility, organization and self-control) by experts such as Russell Barkley, Ph.D., […]