AAC System
Open-source AAC web application for non-speaking and low-speaking users, with motor-planning support, offline text-to-speech, and accessibility-focused design.[1]
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AAC Talk: Autism Communication
Android AAC app for autism, nonspeaking users, and speech therapy, supporting customizable boards with images, text, and voice output.
AAC Visuals Board for Autism
iPhone visual communication board intended for nonspeaking users and people with autism or aphasia.
Aiko & Egor: Autism Education
App for autistic children, families, and educators using cartoons, games, and interactive activities to support communication, engagement, emotional awareness, self-regulation, and developmental skills.[4]
Autism Android App
Public GitHub repository for an Android autism-support application prototype.
Autism Daily Skills Games
Interactive practice for AAC, self-care, emotions, hygiene, social skills, time learning, and other everyday living skills.
Autism Fidgets
A sensory-play app with virtual fidgets, spinners, bubble popping, touch interactions, and visual effects intended for calming and self-regulation.
Autismo
Open-source AI-oriented platform covering autism screening, learning resources, progress tracking, and community support.
Beyond Group Differences: Executive Function Training for Autistic Children
Research article examining preliminary target-engagement signals from an executive-function training intervention for autistic children.
ClearCommunicationApp
Communication support tool built with neurodivergent users in mind, offering a large multilingual phrase library.
Cubbi: The App for Parents
Parent and caregiver app for neurodivergent children that includes educational-resource and provider directories, mood and well-being tracking, and special-education organization tools.[7]
Executive Function Deficits in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Review discussing executive-function differences in autism and ADHD, including measurement issues and neuropsychological-test findings.
Executive Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Open-access review covering executive-function theory, planning, flexibility, inhibition, self-monitoring, and research applications in autism.
Executive Function: Cognition and Behaviour in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Research record examining executive-function task performance and everyday dysexecutive behaviors in autistic adults.
iReact Emotional Regulation
iOS app for children that supports awareness of difficult emotions and how those emotions may be experienced in the body.
Jade: Learning Through Play
Game-based learning app for neurodivergent children and teens, with activities targeting attention, memory, reasoning, and emotional recognition.
Joshin Care for Neurodivergence
Family-centered neurodivergence care service offering support from people with relevant lived experience.
Kids Autism Games - AutiSpark
An educational iOS game collection for children with autism, described as developed with input from special educators and occupational therapists.
Longitudinal Changes in Executive Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Repository record for longitudinal research on working memory, inhibition, shifting, planning, and executive-function development in autistic children and adolescents.
MapHabit
Visual support platform for routines and step-by-step daily activities such as hygiene, meals, medications, and daily goals; designed for autism and other cognitive or developmental differences.
Mindera Autism
Open-source platform for caregivers and support teams to track developmental objectives, sessions, progress, sleep, diet, and related changes.
Moonbow: Autism Behavior Log
Caregiver-focused behavior and home-practice logging app that can share clinician-approved practice activities and outcomes with care teams.
Review of Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Research review covering AI teaching interventions for autistic students, identifying evidence of potential learning support alongside gaps in long-term effectiveness and methodological standardization.[1]
SHIFT Regulate & Reset
iOS regulation tool designed for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent users, including sensory-reduction and breathing support during overwhelm.
Social Spectrum
Parent-oriented neurodivergence community platform with expert resources, support networks, and filters intended to help families find relevant connections.
Socially-Assistive Robots to Support Learning in Students on the Autism Spectrum
Research repository document on technology-assisted learning for autistic students, including MAX, a teacher-oriented software platform for robot-assisted education and an Android mobile app.[8]
St. Pio Bridges - Autism
AI-supported autism app for children and families that provides personalized learning modules, emotion-regulation tools, and visual schedules.
Tala: AAC for Autism
AAC app for children with speech delays or limited speech, offering customizable communication cards, favorite activities and foods, selectable voices, and spoken phrases.
Telehealth System to Improve Medication Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder Remotely
Public research document describing a smartphone system that lets caregivers capture and share behavioral information with clinicians for remote autism medication management.
Understanding the Role of the Frontoparietal Network in Executive Function in Autism
Research project investigating attentional shifting, inhibition, and working-memory updating in autistic and typically developing participants.
Understanding Zoe
Neuroaffirming app for families, neurodivergent adults, and support teams; includes appointment and note tracking, report drafting, and controlled sharing with family, teachers, and therapists.
VARA App by Autism360
Parent-focused daily coaching and tracking tool for routines, behaviors, goals, and practical at-home strategies, with diary insights and reports.
Wave Spectrum Therapy Partnership
Coaching support app and service for parents and caregivers of children with neurodivergence, delivered by certified coaches using evidence-based mental-health tools.
AAC Messenger
An iOS AAC app intended to support nonverbal communication for people with autism and other speech impairments.
Animi: Emotional Intelligence
Emotion-coaching app focused on alexithymia and emotional awareness, including emotion vocabulary, journaling prompts, breathing exercises, pattern tracking, and communication support.
AutiPocket
Support app for neurodivergent people offering private one-to-one helper chat, soothing games, breathing techniques, and emotional-regulation videos.
Autism Education GitHub Topic
Public repository index containing autism-education projects, including parent-support chatbot implementations.
Autism Sensory Canvas
A low-complexity calming visual app designed for quiet time, sensory-overload management, and bedtime routines without intrusive rewards or complicated levels.
Autism Sensory Games & Toys
iPad app offering sensory-oriented games and activities for autism-related sensory engagement.
Autism Speech and Language
An iOS speech and language support app for autistic users, including gestalt-language guidance and sensory modifications.
Autism Therapies
App offering autism-friendly activities and resources related to sensory needs, emotional regulation, calming, communication, social connection, and daily living.[2]
Autism Toolbox - Behavior
Behavior-support app for parents and professionals covering anxiety, meltdowns, self-regulation, repetitive behavior, safety, and customized intervention strategies.[5]
AutismDock
A daily autism-support app with emotion identification, calming and breathing exercises, self-regulation tools, and mood, sleep, energy, and sensory-trigger tracking.
AutismPro
Support app with an overload mode, guided short breaks, AAC communication, routines, timers, checklists, and low-effort planning for autistic children, teens, and adults.[8]
AutSPACEs
Open-source citizen-science platform focused on autistic peoples experiences and accessible research participation.
Brain in Hand
Neurodivergence support platform combining digital tools, mood reflection, overwhelm and anxiety support, specialist coaching, and on-demand human assistance for autistic and ADHD users.
Canvas Dx caregiver-clinician diagnostic workflow
Research on an AI-based autism evaluation workflow in which caregivers complete questionnaires and videos through a mobile app while clinicians and trained analysts review results.
Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid research protocol
Public clinical-trial protocol describing a caregiver-facing research app for developmental assessments and child video capture, paired with a video analyst portal and clinician diagnostic support.
ELS Autism
App for autistic and neurodivergent children using social narratives, picture schedules, visual timers, token boards, and first-then charts to support social and daily-living skills.[10]
Gentle Ally: PDA Parent Helper
AI-assisted caregiver app that reframes demands into lower-demand, choice-oriented communication for autistic, ADHD, PDA, and other neurodivergent profiles.[7]
NECC Assistive Technology App Information
Resource guide to Android and iOS accessibility features and AAC applications supporting autistic and non-speaking users.
ParentPath Autism AI Assistant
Chat-style autism support app for caregivers addressing meltdowns, sensory needs, transitions, routines, stimming, and regulation strategies.[6]
SenseToKnow mobile autism screening app
Research-backed smartphone and tablet app that enables caregivers to conduct remote autism screening at home using computer vision and machine learning.
Access Autism
Public GitHub organization featuring an Android application intended to help caregivers, families, and clinicians care for autistic children.
ADHD Easy-Do Your ADHD Planner
Google Play planner designed for neurodivergent users who need support managing daily life.
ASD & Autism Learning Kids App
AutiSpark educational app with interactive activities for object association, emotions, categorization, sounds, and vocabulary.
Autism Learning Games For Kids
Sensory-friendly educational games supporting attention, listening, matching, counting, and shape recognition for autistic children.
Autism Learning Games For Kids
Calm, structured educational app for children with autism and other developmental needs, using interactive play and a sensory-friendly interface.
Autism Life Skills
App using calm games to help autistic children practice daily-living skills, communication, matching tasks, eating skills, and independence.
Autism Life Skills
Game-based app for practicing daily living, communication, matching, and eating skills with autistic children.
Autistapp
A free mobile application for pre-teens, teenagers, and adults that combines pictograms, relaxation resources, an emotions diary, accessible autism information, and a services marketplace.
Calm Fidgets: Sensory Play
App Store listing for a collection of touch-based fidgets, bubble play, soft motion effects, and cause-and-effect sensory activities for autistic and neurodivergent users.
Caregiver-Mediated Autism Intervention App Stakeholder Study
Research lead on a planned mHealth intervention based on WHO Caregiver Skills Training, informed by caregiver and clinician needs including psychoeducation, home practice, customization, and wellbeing support.
Content and Quality Analysis of Parent-Facing Applications
Open research paper assessing publicly available parent-facing autism applications, including app examples such as Autistapp and Caring.
ELS Autism / ABA Therapy
App supporting social and daily-living skills with social narratives, picture schedules, visual timers, token boards, and first-then charts for neurodivergent children.
GoblinX - AI focus & habits
iOS app for neurodivergent users with tools for daily organization, planning, focus, habit tracking, mood tracking, and support for ADHD-related challenges.
Learn to Read Autism ADHD
Distraction-free, offline reading app using structured, research-backed phonics lessons designed for children with autism or ADHD.
Molehill Mountain feasibility study
Public iOS and Android anxiety-management app designed with and for autistic people; feasibility research reported reduced anxiety symptoms.
NeuroHub
An autism-friendly places app that lets users rate and share accessibility information about locations.
SenseToKnow
Caregiver-administered mobile autism-screening app studied for remote use at home, with results compared against expert clinician diagnoses.
Stress Autism Mate (SAM) user-experience study
Study of a free, non-profit SAM app for autistic adults, including reported features and evidence on stress-management support.
Tala: AAC for Autism
Picture-based communication app offering sentence building, natural voices, custom photos and recordings, multilingual support, and shared use across devices.
The Neurokit
Public React toolkit designed to support autistic people and people with ADHD with planning, time management, and general executive functioning.
Toward an autism-friendly environment based on mobile applications
Open-access study analyzing user feedback from 13 autism-related apps and their use for daily organization, communication, education, and sensory support.
TrueConvos: ADHD & Autism Chat
Peer-support chat app connecting people navigating autism, ADHD, or AuDHD with other users who have comparable lived experience.
Understanding Zoe
App providing neuroaffirming support for families raising neurodivergent children and for neurodivergent adults.
Apps as Assistive Technology for Learning
Public assistive-technology guide highlighting tools such as Genio, Goblin Tools, and Goodnotes for note-taking, task breakdown, organization, transcription, and accessible learning.
Apps for accessibility
Apple's official accessibility-app collection, including tools for communication, language skills, learning, literacy, and autism-focused support.
ASD Tools for Autism
iPad app supporting transitions, emotional regulation, and independence for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and developmental delays.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication GitHub topic
Public repository directory containing AAC web apps, offline-first communication tools, symbol boards, switch-scanning projects, text-to-speech boards, and caregiver-oriented systems.
Autism Learning Tools
Educational iPad app targeting matching, memory, number and letter recognition, fine-motor skills, and related developmental learning for autistic children.
Caregiver Concerns Questionnaire
Research-backed caregiver questionnaire for identifying developmental, behavioral, psychiatric, medical, sleep, and gastrointestinal concerns during autism care visits.
ChatterBoards AAC
AAC aid for people with speech or language difficulties, including autistic users, with support for expressing needs and communicating across ages.
DailyCue Routine Planner
Routine-planning app lead for autism, ADHD, anxiety, and executive-function challenges, offering recurring routines, visual schedules, appointment reminders, checklists, and countdown timers.
ExecAssist.io
Free, open-source executive-dysfunction assistance app designed for people with autism, ADHD, or both; its codebase is publicly available for contribution.
GitHub audhd Topic
Public GitHub topic page for ADHD-and-autism-related projects, including neurodivergent learning applications such as Lovable Learner.
GitHub neurodivergent Topic
Public GitHub topic page containing repositories and projects related to neurodivergent education and support, including open mathematics curriculum work.
Habi App Store
Official iPhone, iPad, and Mac listing for Habi, a routine, habit, focus, and executive-function support app.
IHEART2U Social Support Mobile App
Research and prototype for a social-support mobile app for caregivers of autistic children, designed around empowerment, practical assistance, and stakeholder usability testing.
Jade Learning Through Play
Inclusive educational game app for neurodivergent children and teens, including learners with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, intellectual disabilities, and Down syndrome.
KultureCity
An official App Store listing for a sensory-inclusive app with sensory-friendly location information and communication support through Koji.
Lovable Learner
Open-source learning app for neurodivergent learners, including people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and sensory-processing differences. Provides study guides, visual maps, flashcards, and activities.
Molehill Mountain
App-based anxiety-management intervention for autistic adults; a feasibility study found the tool acceptable and feasible to implement.
MyVisualRoutine: Autism & ADHD
Visual-support app providing schedules, choice boards, and First-Then boards for autism, ADHD, and communication challenges.
NeuroLink App
Customizable digital support space designed for neurodivergent users.
NeuroLocker
Neurodivergent productivity app offering notes, reminders, calendar tools, focus support, and executive-function strategies.
NeurOS: Neurodivergent Planner
Neurodivergent planner and command center with task breakdown, timers, sensory tools, multilingual support, and focus features.
OpenAAC repositories
Collection of 15 public repositories covering AAC apps, communication supports, board analysis, and related tooling.
PictoGPT: AAC Pictogram Tools
An AAC and visual-support app for autism, ADHD, apraxia, and speech delays, featuring pictograms, visual stories, routines, schedules, and choice boards.
PRISM AAC
Evidence-based open-source AAC web application designed for users with motor impairments.
SenLife
Daily diary and reporting app for tracking behavior, emotions, and routines, producing insight reports that can support home planning, school advocacy, and clinical appointments.
Sensory Regulation Apps Comparison
Public comparison resource covering apps for sensory-support planning, state tracking, check-ins, breathing, calming sounds, and other regulation activities.
sensory-gradient-asd
Public GitHub repository for spectral-manifold analysis of sensory profiles in autism spectrum disorder, potentially relevant to sensory-regulation research.
SpeakEasy AAC
Free, MIT-licensed AAC communication app designed primarily for nonspeaking autistic children and families, with symbol-based communication and text-to-speech.
Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC
Text-to-speech AAC app for teens and adults with nonspeaking autism, aphasia, or other speech and language disorders, with sentence building and natural-sounding voices.
Stress Autism Mate (SAM) App
Personalized mobile stress-monitoring app co-developed with autistic people; evaluated in pilot studies and a randomized controlled trial for stress management and well-being.
Stress Autism Mate: Qualitative Study
Research study describing SAMs structured self-monitoring, personalized feedback, stress recognition, coping support, and user experiences among autistic adults.
The Universal Sandpit App
AI-powered teacher and student tools designed around neurodiversity, inclusion, and Universal Design for Learning, with particular support for autistic and ADHD learners.
The Universal Sandpit on Apple Education
Apple Education resource describing the Universal Sandpit's free inclusive-learning tools for teachers and students, including AI-supported strategies and reflections.
Transdiagnostic Executive-Function Meta-Analysis Repository
Public GitHub repository containing data associated with a systematic review and meta-analysis of executive function in children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Vanderbilt TRIAD Provider Portal
Free provider and family assessment resources, including telehealth autism assessment tasks, caregiver interview templates, and observational tools.
A+ Autism
Structured Android learning app for nonverbal autistic children, using predictable lessons and real images to support attention, engagement, speech development, and communication.
AAC Messenger
iPhone and iPad AAC communication tool intended to support people with autism and other speech impairments in communicating with family, educators, and caregivers.
AAC Visuals Board for Autism
iPhone visual communication board designed for non-speaking autistic users and people with aphasia.
AIWiz
Adaptive AI learning platform designed for neurodivergent learners, including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences; includes simplified and accessibility-focused modes.
All in One AAC
Multilingual iPhone and iPad AAC app offering offline-friendly picture communication for children, teens, and adults.
AltComms
Free open-source offline-first Flutter AAC app with symbol boards, keyboard and switch scanning, feelings and healthcare tools, schedules, and an on-device caregiver dashboard.
ASD Care Autism Support
Android family-support app offering autism information, diagnostic-process guidance, educational resources, and parent-community communication.
Autism Daily Skills Games
Step-by-step interactive practice for daily living skills such as handwashing, toothbrushing, dressing, household safety, and kitchen routines.
Autism GitHub Topic
Public discovery page listing hundreds of autism-related repositories, including AAC systems, educational tools, behavioral-support projects, and research code.[5]
Autism: daily living & caring
Android app for families and carers that supports private-group care coordination, daily routines, and reminders for autistic people.
AutistApp
Free iOS app created with and for the autistic community, offering self-regulation, communication, autonomy, and customizable to-do-list tools.
BridgingApps Autism App Directory
Curated public directory of apps for autistic users, including assistive-technology products such as GoTalk and GoVisual and tools supporting communication and adulthood.[8]
Cogs App
Neurodivergent-designed wellbeing app referenced by an NHS trust for identifying burnout signs, understanding energy levels, and building supportive habits.
Cove Autism Friendly Space
Sensory-friendly Android app offering calm-corner exercises, predictable no-fail activities, customizable sensory settings, routines, and communication support.
ELS Autism: ABA Therapy
Visual-support app with picture schedules, social narratives, First/Then boards, token rewards, visual timers, and customizable routines for daily tasks.
Enabled Learning
Mobile resource and community-chat app for neurodivergent and physically disabled students navigating college or university.
Executive Functioning Apps
NHS resource listing practical tools for executive-function support, including Brain Focus, MindNode, Trello, Asana, Remember the Milk, Due, Calm, and Brain in Hand.
FSI Hack4Autism Repositories
Public repositories for autism-focused projects, including augmented-reality job-skills training, parent resource networks, and gamified social-situation practice.
Mobile Application to Support Independence in Daily Routines
Public research lead describing a pilot mobile app for adolescents with autism and/or ADHD, using visual and time-based routines, progress tracking, a Pomodoro timer, and rewards.
MyVoice AAC Autism Talker
iOS speech-aid app designed for autistic, non-speaking, or speech-delayed children to express needs, thoughts, and feelings.
Neurodivergent Tools - Prism
Toolset for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent users with task breakdown, time estimation, focus organization, text simplification, and thought organization features.
NeuroSupporter
Communication support tool for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults that helps interpret difficult social situations and draft clearer responses.
Nova: Autism Support Assistant
Android support companion for autistic adults, parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists, providing personalized step-by-step guidance by voice or text.
OpenSpeak AAC
Free open-source AAC app for nonspeaking children and people with speech delays, using symbols, pictures, and text-to-speech.
SenLife: ADHD & Autism Support
Android daily-diary app for tracking routines, emotions, behaviors, and medications, generating reports for caregivers, schools, and medical appointments.
Sensory SOS
A free, local-first support app for sensory overload, panic, shutdowns, anxiety, and nonverbal moments, designed for neurodivergent users.
TeAcompano
Android app for autistic people, families, and professionals with visual routines, customizable organization tools, communication cards, calming resources, and a visual calendar.
The Autism Helper
Android community and resource app with evidence-based training, executive-function courses, downloadable tools, and professional support.
Tiimo
Visual planning tool built for neurodivergent users, featuring color-coded timelines and AI-assisted planning to support structure, focus, and prioritization.
Versed Learn
Flashcard learning app designed for ADHD, dyslexia, and autistic students, featuring spaced repetition, AI deck generation, and accessibility features.
Village of Support Foundation
iPhone app providing autism-related resources, education, advocacy, and community connections for children and families.
Wisdom: The World of Emotions
Childrens emotional-regulation and mindfulness game using breathing, meditation, emotional-learning activities, and coping skills, including for children with autism or ADHD.
AAC Messenger
iOS AAC communication app intended to help autistic people and others with speech impairments communicate with family, educators, and caregivers.
AdaptaLyfe: Autism Routine App
Android routine planner, habit tracker, and life-skills app designed for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent users, with tools for structure, focus, and daily independence.
AI-Powered Sensory Overload Prevention for Autism
Prototype assistive project using stress, movement, noise, and location signals to predict overload and trigger calming interventions.
Apple App Store: Apps to Support Children With Autism
Official App Store collection highlighting autism-support tools for communication, literacy, emotional learning, play, and caregiver progress monitoring, including Proloquo, Speech Blubs, GoLexic, and Avokiddo Emotions.
Apps for Neurodivergence
Public guide covering neurodivergence-support apps, including emotional awareness, somatic mapping, mood tracking, anxiety management, and autism-focused CBT tools.
ASD Tools for Autism
Support toolkit designed to help children transition, stay calm, and build independence; intended for autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and developmental delays.
AskSheldon Neurodivergent Tools
Public collection of free tools designed for executive-function differences associated with ADHD and autism.[5]
Aspie Guide
Public autism-spectrum support app and companion project offering resources intended for autistic users.
Autism Apps
Open-source SvelteKit progressive web app containing AAC and TEACCH tools for children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and verbal dyspraxia.
Autism Assistive App
Open-source assistive app prototype that uses gamified activities to help autistic children practice interpreting emotions.
Autism Association of Australia: Technology for Autistic Adults
Public guide to assistive technology, AAC, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, visual schedules, educational software, and accessible note-taking tools.
Autism Early Diagnosis and Support Platform
Public Flask-based project combining autism-support resources with an interactive chatbot intended to engage children and assist parents.
Autism Pal Planner & To-dos
App listing describing Magic Breakdown, task compilation, time estimation, visual time awareness, predictable routines, and executive-function support.[8]
Autism Support App
Flutter and Firebase application designed to support autistic childrens learning and development with gamification.
Autism Technology Research Syndicate
Public GitHub organization with autism-technology research projects, including SEALApplication for personalizing special-education curricula using responsiveness data.
Autism Toolbox - Behavior
iOS app for parents and professionals with strategies addressing anxiety, meltdowns, self-regulation, repetitive behavior, sleep, safety, and other behaviors in children ages 312.
Autismo
iOS learning app offering activities for autistic children involving colors, letters, numbers, shapes, and other foundational concepts.
Ayush EduKids
Sensory-friendly Android educational platform designed for children on the autism spectrum, with a predictable environment for foundational learning skills.
Burble Sensory Regulation App for Autistic Learners
Sensory-safe digital experiences for home, school, therapy, transitions, overwhelm, and shutdown states.
Calm Fidgets: Sensory Play
iOS sensory-play app with digital fidgets and calming activities designed for autistic and neurodivergent children.
Cogs App
A neurodivergent-designed app focused on burnout prevention, identifying personal burnout signs, monitoring energy, and developing wellbeing habits.
Comparative Study on Accessibility for Autistic Users
Open research paper discussing autistic accessibility features, Apple Assistive Access, Live Speech, Point and Speak, and interface recommendations including GAIA guidance.
CSD Starship Caregiver App
Caregiver-clinician connection app for collecting behavior observations, practicing therapy goals at home, messaging clinical teams, and tracking progress.
ELS Autism | ABA Therapy
iPhone app using social narratives, picture schedules, visual timers, token boards, and first/then charts to support daily-living skills and social learning for neurodivergent children.
ELS Autism | ABA Therapy
App providing social narratives, picture schedules, visual timers, token boards, and first/then charts to support autistic children with social and daily-living skills.
Executive Function Magazine
App Store resource covering autism, planning, prioritization, task initiation, organization, attention, memory, cognitive flexibility, and related executive-function topics.[9]
Genome3d/genetic-regulation-in-asd
Open research repository containing scripts, data, results, figures, and reproducibility materials for studying regulatory impacts of autism-associated variants.
Gentle Games
Free, open-source sensory-considerate mobile games with adjustable sound, motion, appearance, and comfort settings.
GitHub Autism Topic
Public repository index with projects including AAC systems, visual timers, accessible reading tools, autism learning games, and caregiver crisis-support tools.
Goblin Tools: Autism Pal To Do
App Store listing for a neurodivergent-focused productivity tool that breaks overwhelming tasks into manageable steps and supports autism, ADHD, and executive-function needs.[2]
HundrED: Jade
Profile of Jades game-based educational platform, which uses cognitive games and learning-progress data to support individualized education for neurodivergent children.
iReact Emotional Regulation Anxiety, Autism
An app for children that builds awareness of emotions and bodily feelings and provides coping activities to support emotional regulation.
Jade Learning Through Play
iOS learning app for neurodivergent children and teens, including learners with autism, ADHD, dyscalculia, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and dyslexia.
Jade Edu
Gamified educational software for schools and educators supporting autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, and other neurodivergent learners through cognitive activities, performance tracking, and individualized reports.
NDFriends: ADHD, Autism Social
Social support app for adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and related neurodivergent experiences, focused on connection and peer understanding.
Neuracare
Android support app focused on social situations, daily routines, and emotional wellness for neurodivergent users.
NeuroCoach
In-the-moment support for autism, ADHD, sensory overload, meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, trigger tracking, and pattern identification.
NeuroDifferent Apps
Online collection of tools for neurodivergent children, including communication and learning support applications.
Neurodiverge AI Coach
Neurodivergent-affirming AI coaching tool covering autism, ADHD, AuDHD, sensory overload, burnout, masking, and related support topics.
Neurodiverge App
Public neurodivergence app offering identity-first self-screening resources and clearly stating that its content is not medical diagnosis or treatment.
Neurodivergent Support GitHub Topics
Public GitHub topic page collecting open-source neurodivergent-support projects, including accessible learning tools, multilingual resources, and autism-focused assistants.
Qrkiez: Neurodivergent Space
Community platform for parents and families of neurodivergent people, with access to resources, topic communities, and therapist, educator, and specialist discovery.
Recommended Autism Apps Boston Medical Center
Clinical resource listing autism-support apps, including iReact for emotional regulation and additional tools for behavior tracking and emotional literacy.
Sensory Overload Simulator
Open-source mobile simulation collection intended to illustrate some sensory and experiential aspects associated with autism.
SensoryGift
Public suite of sensory-aware apps, visual supports, routines, transition tools, regulation resources, and pattern-logging features for neurodivergent daily support.
SensoryMap
Open-source sensory-aware accessibility platform that helps neurodivergent users evaluate and plan visits to places according to individual sensory preferences.
SensoryMe
Web app helping neurodivergent users explore sensory needs, create personalized strategy toolkits, and access tailored re-regulation suggestions.
Special Education GitHub Topic
Public GitHub topic page aggregating repositories related to special education, including autism-focused curriculum and assistive-technology projects.
Spectrelle
Autism caregiving app in beta that combines behavior insights, daily structure, caregiver wellbeing, plain-language guidance, and data sharing alongside clinical care.
Supporting Children with Autism Through Physical Education
Virtual-reality project focused on physical education, motor-skills development, structured practice, adjustable difficulty, and multilingual support for autistic children.
Tiimo: To-Do List Planner
Official App Store listing featuring visual schedules, color-coded planning, focus timers, AI prioritization, and calendar synchronization.[6]
Together As We Are
Caregiver toolkit offering meltdown plans, sensory supports, sleep tools, regulation cues, and communication scripts for autistic and ADHD users.
TSSFAA Assistive Devices
Assistive technology resource covering AAC devices, switches, sensory tools, touch interfaces, sip-and-puff controls, and planned eye-tracking support.
mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills
1098 professional Agent Skills for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor & Codex from PRDs and postmortems to appealing a disability benefit, building a go-bag, and settling into a new country. Plain-markdown, MIT, in Anthropic's official plugin directory. Free in-browser or 'npx pm-claude-skills add'.
MaheshKumarsg036/NeuroClear
NeuroClear is a web assistant designed to help neurodiverse readers by reformatting dense documents into more accessible versions. Users upload documents, select a support mode tailored to their needs (e.g., ADHD, anxiety), and receive a reworded version with simplified language and calming tones.
WobblyWanderer/BridgeTranslate
AI-powered communication translator for neurodivergent people
AutARK-Research-Project/SmartHeadphones
Assisting autistic people by controlling ANC headphones via wake words and creating adaptive masking noise
kaafihai/baajit
Free, open-source app for ADHD, autism & bipolar disorder. Local-first, no cloud, MIT licence.
LSUDOKO/signal
Signal is a Slack agent that makes work chat less overwhelming and more understandable for people with ADHD and autismusing AI to translate social tone, smart search to answer "what did I miss?", and calendar integration to protect focus time.
rs2030dev/Say_it
A digital health and assistive technology tool built with an accessibility-first philosophy to facilitate action-verb learning for neurodivergent kids (ages 3-7, ASD). Blends clinical speech methodologies with a low-sensory UI, showcasing clean execution across product management, UX design, and product engineering.
ilhamilha-creator/mimicecho-ai
AI-powered sensory translation system for neurodivergent individuals - IncludAI Hackathon 2026
nicola-empower/liams-match-day
Liams Match Day is a bespoke PWA engineered to support a young adult with autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and right-sided hemiplegia as he builds crucial daily independence.
15 Resources for Social Stories - AutismClassroom.com
Curated directory of 15 public links and tools for finding or creating social stories, including templates, printable stories, and creator apps for smartphones.
AbleNet: Social Stories for AAC Understanding
Official resource page from AbleNet offering social stories to support AAC device adoption, featuring educational guides and links to LessonPix for creating custom neurodivergent support materials.
Alayna AI Social Story Generator
An AI-powered tool that creates personalized social stories for emotional regulation in minutes, helping users recognize big emotions and use coping strategies independently.
And Next Comes L Social Stories Collection
A curated repository of free printable and video social stories specifically designed for calming down, building self-regulation strategies, and teaching coping skills for neurodivergent children.
And Next Comes L: Free AAC Social Stories Collection
A repository of free, printable social stories focused on using AAC devices and iPads, including video stories and links to paid resources on Teachers Pay Teachers for speech therapy.
Autism Little Learners Social Story Library
Free repository of research-supported social stories designed to help autistic children understand routines, transitions, and new experiences.
Autism Tracker Lite
An app for tracking mood and emotions in neurodivergent individuals, monitoring happiness, stress, activity level, sensory arousal, weather, and mood notes on a scaling basis.
Boardmaker
Professional tool for creating visual supports, including social stories and communication boards, widely used in special education and therapy settings.
Boardmaker Online: AAC Social Story Preview
Official platform for previewing and accessing AAC-focused social stories like 'Using My AAC Device' and 'Taking Care of My Speech Device,' with tools for customizing neurodivergent support materials.
Bongo Blows His Top (Social Picture Story)
A free, illustrated comic strip and digital story tool from Teach Your Monster that teaches emotional regulation strategies (identifying, speaking about, and coping with tricky emotions) to children with neurodivergence.
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
A free app guiding children through self-regulation steps (breathe, think, do) to manage emotions and track mood progression during challenging social situations.
BridgingApps - Social Stories Collection
Curated repository of apps and tools for caregivers to create and use social stories, including reviews and links to official app-store pages for children with autism and special needs.
Calm Counter Social Story and Anger Management Tool
A paid tool combining social stories with a counter mechanism to track and manage anger episodes, supporting mood regulation for autistic children.
Calm Schedule
iOS app designed by a pediatric OT and autism parent to create simple social stories and routines using personal photos, ideal for communication support.
Carol Gray Social Stories - Official Resource
The official social story sampler from Carol Gray, featuring research-supported models for handling challenging topics like sensory overload.
ChatGPT - Generative AI for Social Stories
A public documentation guide on using generative AI platforms like ChatGPT to plan and create structured, personalized social story text and images when given specific prompts.
Cheap Talk 4 Communicator
Low-tech assistive device with 4 message buttons for recording social story phrases, enabling non-verbal students to communicate behaviors and routines.
Crowages Kids App - Social Stories
Official website section for a tool that generates personalized social stories by tailoring content to a child's specific needs, age, and daily living challenges to support anxiety and autism.
Emotional Regulation Social Stories Library (Teachers Pay Teachers)
A public repository of free and customizable digital social story templates focused on teaching emotional regulation and coping strategies for frustration and anxiety.
Emotions Social Story & Activity (ABAINS School)
A digital video social story resource that teaches young learners to identify, understand, and manage secondary emotions like boredom and frustration, designed for visual and hands-on learners.
Erickson International: Social Stories with AAC Guide
Professional documentation from Erickson International explaining the use of social stories with AAC, including text-based descriptions of skills and outcomes for neurodivergent learners.
Executive Functioning Skills for Students - Instagram Post
A social media post highlighting tools and stories to help students build executive functioning skills, specifically waiting, planning, organizing, time management, and task initiation.
Glint - Social Story Maker (AI Generator)
An AI-powered visual supports generator that creates personalized social stories with visuals and voice instantly. It is a public tool for rapid social story planning and generation.
Google Slides
Free web-based presentation tool commonly used by educators and parents to create custom social stories by combining images and text.
How to Write a Social Story - HeadStart.gov
Public resource guide from HeadStart.gov detailing how to create child-focused social stories, including downloadable zip packs and templates for task initiation and other social skills.
How to Write a Social StoryTM - Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Official documentation and guide from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center on writing social stories, including specific ratios of descriptive to directive sentences and strategies for task initiation.
Inclusive Social Stories - Autism Speaks Community
Community-driven repository featuring user-submitted and verified accessible social stories for diverse neurodivergent conditions.
Kid in Story Book Maker - App Overview
A personalized social story creator app reviewed by ABA specialists, designed to help users customize stories for specific events or skills. It is a public tool for individual story planning.
LessonPix - Social Story Visuals
A public repository and tool referenced in social story planning guides for creating visual supports. While not a standalone app, it is a critical resource for planning and formatting social narratives in tools like Google Slides.
Little Puddins: Free Autism Social Visual Guides
An evidence-informed repository of free social visual guides replacing traditional stories, designed for families and educators to support common situations with neurodivergent children.
Mood Tracker Day (Printable)
A free monthly printable mood tracker to help build self-awareness by visually logging emotions and feelings, suitable for neurodivergent individuals and caregivers.
PDF: Social Story Apps Guide
Public PDF guide listing 12 computer programs, websites, and apps for caregivers to make effective social stories, including official links to app-store pages and descriptions of features.
Picture It! (Slater Software)
Text-to-graphic symbol software that converts written words into line drawings for social stories, enhancing understanding for children with communication challenges.
PrAACtical AAC: Social Stories and Narratives Directory
A comprehensive public directory of social stories and narratives for AAC users, featuring free downloadable resources, AFIRM modules, and curated links for autism and neurodivergent support.
Printable Social Stories for Kids - And Next Comes L
A collection of free and paid social story examples with editable templates, featuring detailed narratives and illustrations suitable for teaching task initiation skills.
Scribd - Coping with Sensory Overload Tips (PDF)
A PDF document sharing personal experiences and coping tips for sensory overload when visiting new places, formatted as a social story.
Sensory Needs Social Stories Templates
A public resource repository offering customizable PowerPoint templates and social stories specifically designed to address sensory needs and support regulation in children.
Sensory Support Toolkit
A classroom secret weapon toolkit featuring 27+ sensory stories and visual supports to help students regulate and focus instantly; includes social stories for sensory regulation.
Social Narrative Research Scoping Review - PMC
A scoping review synthesizing social narrative research for behavior change in ASD, including independence skills like communication and direction compliance.
Social Stories Creator and Library (Appetize)
Official iOS app for caregivers to create, share, and print personalized social stories, visual schedules, and memories using pictures, recordings, and text. Free version available with pre-made stories.
Social Stories Creator for Educators
Paid iOS app designed for educators and caregivers to build and share educational social stories and visual schedules with photos, audio, and text. Includes 20 pre-made stories focused on social skills.
Social Stories Directory - Autism Behavior Services, Inc.
Official repository of free, downloadable social story digital books for neurodivergent children, covering topics like eye contact, patience, and emotional regulation with video counterparts.
Social Stories Directory - TPT Safety Social Story
Free and paid safety social stories on Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching students to stay in safe areas and navigate groups independently.
Social Stories for Autism - Kids Club ABA
A comprehensive guide and repository of social stories supporting independence, covering routines, transitions, and safety for neurodivergent children and adults.
Social Stories for Autism - Palm Beach County Library System
Library system resource offering social stories to assist neurodivergent individuals in navigating library spaces independently, including routines and transitions.
Social Stories for Autism (Free Library)
A digital repository of free, downloadable social stories for autism and neurodivergence, covering topics like sensory needs, coping strategies, and self-regulation in accessible digital book formats.
Social Stories for Autistic Children - The Ultimate Guide
Comprehensive guide featuring links to free social story templates, downloadable PDFs, and recommendations for social story creator apps for neurodivergent support.
Social Stories for Kids - I Can Use My Words - YouTube
Video-based social story resource for teaching communication skills and social emotional learning (SEL) in early childhood education settings.
Social Stories Resource Library (Sheffield Children's NHS)
An official NHS guide on creating personalized social stories with descriptive and coaching sentences, including mood tracking elements to reduce anxiety in autistic children.
Social Stories, AI, and Autism - Autism Speaks
Resource page offering free social stories and templates for common experiences, with guidance on using generative AI for personalized accessibility.
Social Story Creator & Library
Official iOS app for creating, sharing, and printing educational social stories, visual schedules, and memories tailored for autistic children.
Social Story Creator & Library
An official tool and app mentioned by Therapy Works that allows parents and educators to create, customize, and manage digital social stories specifically tailored for sensory and behavioral regulation.
Social Workers Toolbox Social Story Library
A curated repository of social story templates and tools specifically designed for therapists, clinicians, and social workers supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Social/Sensory Stories (Tools to Grow)
A therapy resource library containing simple, short stories describing real-life social and sensory situations, designed to support sensory processing and regulation in children.
SocialBlossom: Social Stories
A mobile app designed to help neurodivergent kids build emotional awareness, social skills, and confidence through 80+ therapy-designed SEL games and customizable social stories for sensory regulation.
SOFA (Stories Online For Autism)
Research-backed digital application for smartphones and tablets that supports the development and delivery of social stories in real-world settings, featuring adult and child writing modes.
SOFA: Stories Online For Autism - Download Guide
A co-developed app with the autism community to support writing personalized stories for autistic children. It serves as a public repository and tool for social story planning and generation.
Special Education Task Initiation Starting Work Social Story
A targeted social story for special education students with autism, ADHD, and anxiety to reinforce positive behaviors related to starting work and task initiation.
Staying On Task In Class Social Story - YouTube
A video-based social story resource featuring a student named Nathan struggling to stay on task, with a peer helper, serving as a visual tool for task initiation discussions.
Storyboard That
Free online tool for creating simple social story images and comics with speech bubbles, used to visualize emotions and expected behaviors for neurodivergent learners.
Storyboard That - Social Story Creator
An official web-based tool and documentation page allowing users and students to create custom social stories with their own voice and photos. It includes templates for planning social narratives.
Task Initiation Social Story by Diana T. Sylvander
A public social story resource addressing delayed task initiation due to boring tasks, difficulty, short attention span, or lack of understanding. Designed for classroom use to reinforce positive behaviors.
Teachers Pay Teachers (Social Stories)
Online repository of downloadable, teacher-created social stories covering various topics like handwashing, sharing, and routines for neurodivergent learners.
Therapy Place NJ Social Stories User Manual
A clinician-focused user manual and tool directory for implementing social stories with children who have developmental delays, autism, or social challenges.
Undivided - What Is a Social Story
Educational resource defining the 10 social story criteria, including how to structure stories for neurodivergent individuals to manage sensory experiences.
Visual Schedules And Social Stories
Official website for a visual support app combining visual schedules and social stories to improve socially appropriate behaviors in children with autism, focusing on daily living routines and community participation.
Watson Institute Social Story Resources
Evidence-based social story tools and clinician guides from the Watson Institute, focusing on structured support for individuals with autism and developmental delays.
Watson Institute Social Stories Resources
Special education resources designed to teach appropriate behaviors and social skills for children with special needs through structured social stories.
What is a Social Story? (8 Pro Tips)
An educational resource with pro tips on creating and using social stories for sensory regulation, including free library links and guidance on internalizing regulated responses.
Wheaton Park District - Social StoriesTM Resources
New resources assisting families and caregivers in navigating new experiences with ease, including social stories for managing environmental changes and overload.
YouTube: AAC Social Story Video Directory
A video social story titled 'I Use My Device to Talk!' focusing on functional AAC communication, part of a broader YouTube directory of AAC behavior and usage stories for therapy.
Zones of Regulation Social Story (AutismWorks)
A free 12-page digital social story tool helping children with autism understand emotions and manage them in under ten minutes by recognizing triggers to avoid meltdowns.
[PDF] Iowa Comprehensive AAC Planning and Implementation
It also allows teams to identify ways to support AAC team members and environments. Communication Matrix. Charity Rowland (2009). Retrieved from: www.
[PDF] public involvement plan and community engagement ... - Mass.gov
This tool is an excellent resource for supporting (i) educational programs; (ii) grant writing; (iii) community awareness efforts and (iv) other purposes (i.e., ...
AAC Apps and Resources - The AAC Coach
Public resource page by an AAC specialist offering free resources, tools, and strategies for implementing AAC, including potential links to apps that support coping skills for neurodivergent learners.
AAC Apps: Deep Dive and Demo (PA Tech Accelerator)
Video demonstration of adaptive AAC apps like Weave Chat, ChatterBoards, and Cboard, showcasing their features for neurodivergent communication.
AAC Awareness Month BridgingApps List
A curated repository of favorite AAC apps trialed with users of various abilities, including adaptive tools for neurodivergent communication support.
AAC Device Review: High-Tech Self-Reg Tools for iOS/Android
Video review of AAC devices including self-regulation apps that run on iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire Tablets, tailored for neurodivergent emotion management.
Aac Reminder - TPT
Visual reminder tool for parents and caregivers to charge the AAC user's device and send it to school daily, ensuring the device is ready for classroom use.
AAC Reminder, AAC is My Voice, Classroom Reminder
Digital classroom reminder sign for special education and speech pathology, featuring the phrase 'AAC is my voice' to encourage daily device use and communication awareness.
AAC Resource Packs - Tobii Dynavox
Downloadable toolkits containing assessment profiles, communication matrices, and implementation guides specifically designed for parents starting with AAC.
AAC Screening Tool by Brianna Hughes & Tiffany Rezvani
A free AAC screening tool designed to streamline assessment for students in moderate and moderate-severe self-contained classrooms, helping educators and clinicians efficiently identify students who may benefit from AAC devices.
AAC Self-Regulation Apps: Community Recommendations
Community post featuring AAC apps designed for self-regulation and emotion regulation, fully compatible with iOS and Android, and free to download for neurodivergent users.
AAC Tips for the Classroom
Blog post outlining implementation tips including keeping devices accessible, using visual schedules, and creating reminders for peers and staff to support AAC modeling and usage.
AAC Tips for the Classroom
Collection of teacher resources focusing on AAC classroom strategies, including visual reminders, device accessibility tools, and peer modeling guides for neurodivergent students.
AAC Tips for the Classroom
Search results for AAC classroom reminder tools, featuring visual aids and checklists to help educators and caregivers ensure consistent AAC device availability and usage.
Alternative Data Sources: Environment and Climate
The tool has an interactive map and uses datasets that are indicators of burdens in eight categories: climate change, energy, health, ...
APA-Technology-Division/urban-and-regional-planning-resources
This repository contains a curated list of different urban & regional planning data & technology resources. Those interested in the built environment are ...
App Library - NYC 988
Official NYC 988 App Library featuring apps with daily tools for stress, anxiety, and depression based on CBT and mindfulness, providing a repository of mental health tools for neurodivergent support.
Assistive Technology Group: AAC System Updates for Self-Reg
Forum discussion on changing AAC systems for better self-regulation support, with recommendations for iOS/Android apps and tools designed for neurodivergent individuals.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
The goal of this process is to determine what AAC tools will optimize communication for the student across all environments. Data collection and device ...
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Advances - PMC
This review presents a range of signal sensing and acquisition methods utilized in conjunction with the existing high-tech AAC platforms for individuals with a ...
Avaz AAC
Assistive communication app for iOS (and available on Android) empowering children and adults with Autism, Cereal Palsy, Down Syndrome, Aphasia, and Apraxia to communicate effectively. Includes in-app purchases and iPad support.
Cboard - Free AAC App
Cboard is a free AAC app with adaptive features, suitable for Android users seeking accessible communication tools for neurodivergent support.
ChatterBoards Lite - Free Placeholder AAC App for iOS and Android
A free lite version of ChatterBoards available for iOS and Android, serving as a routine-based AAC placeholder for neurodivergent users and supporting daily communication.
Communication Matrix Assessment Tool
An online assessment tool for evaluating communication skills and selecting personalized AAC vocabulary to improve intervention success and reduce abandonment.
Coping Skills Apps | copingskillsapp.com
Public website for the Coping Skills App, which provides named and defined coping strategies to help users deliberately apply them during difficult emotional states, serving as a tool for neurodivergent self-regulation.
Coping Skills for Adults - App Store
Official Apple App Store page for an app offering clearly named and defined coping skills designed to support self-talk during moments of anxiety, worry, sadness, depression, and low self-esteem, relevant for neurodivergent individuals using AAC.
Data and Mapping Resource Library | National Recreation and Park ...
The Data and Mapping Resource Library offers a collection of relevant, publicly available databases and visualizations curated for park and recreation ...
Device Reminder Signs for AAC Users
Digital download of reminder signs to hang on doors or around classrooms, prompting AAC users to keep their devices with them at all times for continuous communication access.
General Coping Applications - University of Toledo
University documentation page listing smartphone applications like SAM (Self-help for Anxiety) that support mental well-being and teach general coping skills based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), useful for neurodivergent coping strategies.
Genesis AAC Repository
A comprehensive public repository of AAC tools, apps, and printable resources for home routines. Features links to free core vocabulary boards and routine-specific visual supports.
Grid 3 for AAC
Commercial AAC software with pre-configured templates for daily home routines. Includes customizable grids for activities like cooking, dressing, and play, suitable for neurodivergent users.
Grid 3 Smart Box
A hardware and software solution for AAC that integrates with home routines. Includes pre-made activity sets for common daily tasks, designed for easy access and neurodivergent support.
Growing up with AAC in the Digital Age: Self-Regulation Profile
Longitudinal study on adolescents using AAC for self-regulation in the digital age, highlighting iOS/Android tools and their impact on neurodivergent development.
I, Robot? Exploring Ultra-Personalized AI-Powered AAC
Research on ultra-personalized AI AAC tools that renegotiate agency and identity, offering self-regulation support across iOS and Android platforms for neurodivergent individuals.
Kids AAC Communication Board
Simple, offline AAC board for kids to build sentences and express needs with confidence, available on iOS for foundational life skills practice.
Life Skills 2 Learn - AAC Resources
Curated list of evidence-based AAC websites, tools, and resources including Boardmaker and Smarty Symbols for iOS/Android life skills support.
Lingraphica Conversations AAC App
An AAC conversation support tool that transcribes speech, generates AI-powered response suggestions, and offers context-aware dialogue assistance for users with communication challenges.
Live Speech (Apple Accessibility)
Built-in iOS 17+ and watchOS 10+ feature allowing users to type and speak via text-to-speech. Supports AAC integration for non-verbal communication on iPhone XS/IOS 17 and Apple Watch Series 3/watchOS 10.
nanoGOAT AAC - Self-Monitoring & Emotion Regulation App
A free AAC app running on iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire Tablets designed for self-monitoring charts, behavior tracking, and emotion regulation for neurodivergent users.
NovaChat by Saltillo
AAC device and software platform with video tutorials, training materials, and classroom integration tools for students with speech impairments.
OMazing Kids AAC
A repository of free, printable AAC resources and lesson plans specifically designed for home routines. Offers routine-based visual supports and activity sheets for neurodivergent children.
Parent's Guide to Low-Tech AAC
A practical, free PDF guide from Vanderbilt University offering parents accessible strategies for initiating low-tech AAC support at home.
PraAACtical AAC - Daily Routines
Educational video and resource hub from PraAACtical AAC demonstrating how to integrate AAC tools into home routines. Provides practical tips and example boards for daily activities.
Proloquo2Go - AAC
Powerful AAC app for iOS devices (iPads, iPhones) featuring customizable grids and Minspeak strategy to build sentences and express life skills needs.
Proloquo2go (by AssistiveWare)
A symbol-based AAC app for iOS that supports text-to-speech and reading through its 'Proloquo Coach' literacy module, aligning AAC use with reading development and word recognition.
Readtopia
An AAC literacy platform with interactive lessons embedded in daily routine contexts. Offers visual supports and core vocabulary for home-based learning and activity engagement.
Snap&Read (Universal Learning)
A text-to-speech and reading support app for iOS and Android that reads accessible and inaccessible text from websites, PDFs, and Google Drive. Features vocabulary leveling for comprehension and translation services.
Speech and Language Kids - AAC Device Guides
Parent-friendly documentation and step-by-step guides for introducing AAC devices, including app recommendations and home practice templates.
Storyline Online
Award-winning website and app (iOS/Android/Chrome) featuring celebrities reading children's books with creative illustrations. Includes printable teacher guides and lesson plans to support reading literacy for AAC users.
TalkPath Therapy (AAC Tools)
Collection of free AAC classroom tools, printable boards, and digital resources for supporting neurodivergent students in education.
TalkTablet PRO AAC (iOS & Android)
A powerful AAC speech app for iOS and Android using symbol-based boards, priced at $199.99, designed to help non-verbal individuals communicate effectively.
TalkTabletPRO Award-Winning Speech App
TalkTabletPRO is a multilingual speech app for people with autism and other speech conditions, offering adaptive communication support.
Tar Heel Reader
A collection of user-generated books accessible via mouse, touch screen, switches, or AAC devices with serial output. Books include pictures suitable for AAC integration and are searchable by topic and rating.
The Quad Profile - AAC Assessment Tool
A structured assessment tool from Tobii Dynavox to help parents and clinicians evaluate AAC needs and customize communication devices for children.
TobiiDynavox AAC Resource Packs
Loaded AAC resource packs with tools to build consistency across environments and align communication partners for successful AAC implementation.
TouchChat - AAC App
Poplise AAC app offering customizable communication pages, grids, and phrase-based options for iOS and Android to support life skills and daily communication.
Verbalify AAC App for iOS
AAC app designed for iOS with features like sentence building, vocabulary customization, and classroom-friendly communication support.
Visual Voice (Fonseca AAC)
Free iOS and Android AAC app with simple, calming visual voice tools for non-verbal communication and sensory support.
Ways to Talk and Play Peer Intervention
A peer network intervention teaching responsive interaction strategies (PlayTalkGive, CopyTalk, Respond) to support classmates with autism using AAC.
What apps help practice anxiety coping techniques? - Facebook
Public community discussion highlighting programs like Tapouts, Mightier, and tools from Anxiety & Depression organizations, offering leads on coping techniques applicable to neurodivergent and AAC users.
What Is an AAC Device?
Open Access Resource Centre page defining AAC devices and offering guidance on maintaining communication tools, including reminders for device care and daily usage routines.
[PDF] What Adults Who Use AAC Say About Their Use of Mainstream ...
The participants in this study were adults who have complex communication needs and who use both specialized AAC devices and mainstream mobile technologies such ...
A Boston Children's Hospital Assistive Technology Internet Modules
PDF guide on mobile devices and apps growing in AAC, with clinical insights for clinicians selecting tools for neurodivergent individuals.
AAC Conference: Modeling and Implementation Plan
Video resource by Shannon Archer on creating an AAC Implementation Plan and using modeling tools for success, essential for planning effective neurodivergence support.
AAC Evaluations and New Mobile Technologies
ASHA journal article discussing online clinical tools and mobile apps that enable feature-matching and side-by-side comparison for AAC devices.
AAC for Caregivers
A resource covering 8 strategies for caregivers on how, when, and where to use AAC. Includes the official AAC Caregivers Manual for structured support.
AAC Genie: Informal Qualitative Diagnostic Tool
An informal diagnostic tool designed to guide AAC assessments and device trials, including mobile app compatibility for clinicians.
AAC Journey: Evaluation Milestones Across the Lifespan
Webinar recording (2/28/2023) on AAC evaluation milestones, featuring clinician tools and mobile app integration for neurodivergent support.
AAC Planning Tool (APT) - Official Guide
A comprehensive guide to choosing appropriate AAC communication tools by collaborating with stakeholders, developed by the Grant Wood Area Education Agency AAC Resource Team. Includes assessment tools like Communication Matrix and AAC Evaluation Genie.
AAC with a Phone: Tips and Strategies
Tips and strategies for AAC apps that prevent cognitive overload with customizable interface options for mobile phone communication.
AACessible AT Lending Library
Public list of AT lending libraries and resources for obtaining AAC device loans and free apps for student support programs.
AbleNet - Daily Living with AAC Documentation
Official documentation and resource hub from AbleNet offering strategies, guides, and tool recommendations for integrating AAC devices into daily living routines for neurodivergent individuals.
Alexicom AAC (Android App)
An AAC mobile app for Android that enables users to communicate using speech, text, and custom symbols with intuitive navigation.
Apple AAC Apps Overview - Product Documentation
Apple's official documentation on AssistiveWare's next-generation AAC apps (Proloquo and Proloquo Coach), highlighting integration with iOS devices for neurodivergent communication support.
Assistive Express AAC App
AAC app for students who can type responses, offering text-based communication support and customizable features for neurodivergent learners.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) App Series - YouTube
Educational video series showcasing symbol-based AAC apps for iPad, presented by specialists from the Simon Technology Center, focusing on communication tools for neurodivergent users.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Overview
RCSLT overview of AAC tools and strategies, including mobile app integration for clinicians to support neurodivergent communication needs.
Avaz AAC (Android App)
A leading AAC mobile app for Android that helps nonverbal children and adults communicate using speech, symbols, and written language.
Avaz AAC App - Planning & Communication
Official portal for Avaz, an AAC app featuring the AAC Planning Tool to help communicators and therapists select the right tools and implement effective communication strategies.
Back to School AAC Assessment Tools to Know About!
Overview of free AAC assessment tools including mobile apps like the Communication Matrix and CSI-CY for clinicians and educators.
BridgingApps AAC App List - Resource Directory
Public repository listing 18 top-rated AAC apps, including 11 with 5-star reviews. Curated for families and professionals seeking assistive technology for neurodivergent communication.
BTMG Free AAC App Alert
Instagram reel highlighting a free AAC app for SLPs, parents, and caregivers, emphasizing powerful AAC tools for neurodivergent support.
Caregiver-Implemented AAC Interventions - PMC
Research review on caregiver-implemented AAC interventions for children, assessing child and caregiver characteristics and intervention types to support neurodivergent communication.
Cboard AAC (Android App)
A free AAC mobile app for Android and web browsers, supporting dynamic symbol communication and text-to-speech for nonverbal individuals.
Chatterboards AAC App
A free, easy-to-program mobile AAC app designed for classrooms and neurodivergent learners, featuring visual symbols, synthesized speech, and customizable button layouts for UDL support.
eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker
Specialized mood tracker for individuals working with therapists or psychiatrists, offering deep data logging for bipolar disorder and mental health monitoring.
Fluidity HD
Sensory app offering calming visuals and music to soove children experiencing sensory distress, effective as part of a broader sensory management strategy.
Free AAC Talker App for Special Needs
Community post announcing a free AAC app for nonverbal family members, including feedback resources for Commboards and web-based spelling tools.
GoTalk Now by Attainment Company
AAC application with transition to literacy features, combining dynamic text and speech output to support student communication development.
GoTalk NOW LITE
AAC app allowing children to express themselves using customizable icons and speech output, crucial for nonverbal children or those with limited speech skills.
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INSTRUCT AAC Training Tool
A mobile app and resource library for training communication partners of neurodivergent individuals, offering proven examples of AAC instruction and implementation strategies.
LAMP Words for Life - AAC App by PRC
AAC app with large grid option and hide-function customization to minimize cognitive overload for AAC users on mobile devices.
Lingraphica AAC Communication Apps
Official repository of nearly a dozen free augmentative and alternative communication apps designed by Lingraphica to support daily living and communication for individuals with speech impairments.
Ma-Talk AI (AI-powered AAC App)
AI-powered AAC app by Verbali co-creator Shay, designed to help non-verbal individuals communicate more naturally and meaningfully with caregivers.
Model Me Going Places
AAC app using video modeling to teach social skills and prepare children for community outings, with an 83% efficacy rate for teaching social skills.
nanoGOAT AAC
A free, simple AAC app designed to help kids communicate and express their feelings, supporting emotional regulation by giving children words for big emotions.
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NYC Public Schools Assistive Technology - Family Resources
Official NYC Public Schools page listing commonly used AAC assistive technology devices and software, with support contacts for District 75 and D1-32 families.
Omazing Kids AAC Consulting Resources
Repository of free AAC apps, tools, and consulting resources specifically curated for neurodivergent student support and therapy.
Open Access AAC Mobile Apps
A collection of free, open-access mobile AAC apps and resources for neurodivergent users, including iPad and Android-compatible tools for expression and communication support.
Project Core Mobile Boards
Mobile printables and video training modules for core vocabulary AAC use, designed to support neurodivergent learners in developing consistent communication skills across environments.
Proloquo2Go - AAC App by Soundsor
Leading AAC app designed to prevent cognitive overload with customizable grid sizes and simplified interface for neurodivergent users.
Proloquo2Go - AAC by Avaz
Official product page for Proloquo2Go, a leading AAC app featuring natural voices and customizable vocabularies to support daily communication and living for children and adults.
Proloquo2Go - AAC Communication App
Award-winning AAC app with natural-sounding voices and customizable vocabulary, widely used by speech-language pathologists for nonverbal children.
Proloquo2Go by AssistiveWare
Leading AAC app for iOS devices, offering customizable symbol sets and text-to-speech capabilities for neurodivergent and speech-impaired users.
Proloquo4Text - AAC App by Soundsor
AAC text-based app designed to reduce cognitive overload with simplified interface and large grid options for mobile communication.
Proloquo4Text by AssistiveWare
A text-based AAC app offering robust word prediction and phrase banking features for students who can read and spell well.
SayGood AAC
A free, publicly available AAC app with a PECS-like interface, offering printable symbols and mobile compatibility to support task initiation for neurodivergent children.
Sensory CalmDown
AAC and sensory app offering interactive sensory activities designed in collaboration with occupational therapists to help with regulation and calming effects.
Speak for Yourself - AAC App Store
Official website for the Speak for Yourself AAC app, a flexible iOS tool designed to help non-verbal individuals express needs and participate in daily life activities through symbols and text.
SpeakEazy AAC App
User-friendly AAC application providing visual communication, text-to-speech, and customizable symbol sets for nonverbal individuals.
Supporting Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers of AAC Users
SLP Toolkit article outlining 4 pillars of caregiver support for successful AAC therapy, including grief space and understanding unique communication needs.
TD Snap AAC App - Best for Nonverbal Children
A leading AAC application noted by speech therapists for effectively supporting nonverbal children, with planning features to customize communication needs and progress tracking.
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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions are used for children with autism, often as stand-alone communication interventions for those ...
Therapy Box AAC (Android App)
An AAC mobile app for Android designed by speech-language pathologists to support expressive communication with symbols and text.
TouchChat AAC App
A mobile AAC app from Saltillo enabling dynamic symbol and language representation for neurodivergent individuals, with customizable boards and low-tech communication support.
TouchChat by Saltillo
Popular AAC app with text-based options like Dialogue AAC, designed for visual learners and students needing text-to-speech support.
TouchChat HD
A flexible AAC app for iPad and Android that enables task initiation via symbol selection, voice output, and customizable layouts for users with autism.
TouchChat HD with Wordflare
AAC app with Wordflare vocabulary, offering multiple communication modes, voice output, and customizable layouts for users with speech needs.
Verbal AUTISM Pro
A low-cost AAC app for Android and iOS designed by educators to support task initiation and communication in children with autism through customizable word banks.
VisionLink by Saltillo
AAC tool with text-based options and phrase banking features, ideal for students needing visual and text-based communication support.
Weave Chat AAC (Android App)
An AAC mobile app for Android and Kindle offering multi-language support and easy symbol-based communication for neurodivergent users.
Zones of Regulation
App based on the emotional regulation curriculum, teaching children to identify emotional states and develop coping strategies, with proven improvements in self-regulation.
A-Parenting Magazine - Independent Living Skills
This resource outlines 5 critical life skills for independent living: personal care, social skills, advocacy, executive functioning, and job skills, with practical activities and strategies for parents.
Accessibility in open source for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism
This article discusses open-source accommodations for neurodiversity, including UI design recommendations for autism spectrum disorders such as simple graphics and clear navigation, which are foundational for building effective reminder tools.
Advanced Autism Mindfulness & Coping Modules
Open access modules on mindfulness practices, problem-solving cycles, and emotional regulation techniques for autistic individuals to manage stress and anxiety.
AsTeRICS Grid
An adaptable grid-based open-source application for AAC, Smart Home control, and multimedia playback, enabling customizable environment interactions.
Austistic Calming Startup - Bloom
An AI support app called Bloom, built specifically for autism families by two parents, offering free entry without needing an app store.
Autism Classroom Resources
A public repository of tools and programs for teaching reading to students with autism, including SRA Reading Mastery, PCI, and Edmark for neurodivergent learners.
Autism Learning Partners - Personalized Autism Therapy
Startup offering personalized autism therapy including early intervention and ABA therapy to support child development, making progress possible through tailored care plans.
Autism Level UP! (Self & Mutual Regulation Worksheet)
A public resource offering a simple worksheet for thinking about self-regulation and mutual regulation strategies available to individuals with autism, supporting startup and caregiver tool creation.
Autism Parenting Magazine Coping Strategies
A collection of open coping mechanisms including music, exercise, sensory toys, and mindfulness practices for reducing overwhelm in autistic individuals.
Autism Speaks - Life Skills Guide
Autism Speaks offers a comprehensive guide on essential life skills for autism, including self-care, cooking, money management, and vocational training, with age-specific recommendations and IEP integration strategies.
Autism Speaks Social Skills Toolkit
A resource hub with tools and tips for breaking down abstract social concepts and fostering self-awareness, supporting coping in social situations.
Autisma.org.uk - Creating better environments
An online platform initiative collecting data on sensory processing for autistic people to support evidence-based open-source planning of better built environments.
Be My Eyes
Free mobile app connecting visually impaired and neurodivergent users with volunteers via live video calls to assist with real-world tasks, enhancing independence and accessibility.
BlindSquare
Accessible GPS navigation app for iOS that announces points of interest and street crossings, tailored for users with visual impairments and autism-related sensory needs.
Blocks4all
A blocks-based, accessible programming environment and intro to programming for neurodivergent users, providing an open-source tool to learn programming concepts adaptively.
Boardmaker (TouchBase)
A widely-used design program for educators to create visual symbols, schedules, and curriculum materials for students with autism and special needs.
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
A startup app by Sesame Workshop teaching problem-solving and emotional regulation through interactive play, helping children calm down and make thoughtful choices.
Calm
A mental health startup app offering meditations, sleep stories, and relaxing music designed to support sleep, meditation, and relaxation for neurodivergent users.
Classwork.com
A digital platform that transforms traditional teaching materials into interactive formats with instant feedback and visual aids for autistic learners.
CoGenASD
A graphical editor tool for co-designing and generating cross-domain ASD activity diagrams, empowering therapists and ASD specialists to create personalized activity plans for neurodivergent individuals.
Cortica Autism Care - Whole Child Model
Comprehensive autism therapy startup offering diagnostics, ABA therapy, and developmental therapy through a whole child model, with multiple clinical centers across the U.S.
Cymatrax (Autism Self-Improvement Tools)
A tech startup targeting autism that claims its tools can 'give you a better life,' offering direct support and resources for autistic individuals.
Done - Customizable Habit Tracker
Flexible habit tracker allowing users to monitor any routine; supports neurodivergent customization with visual interfaces and open community features.
Ello
An evidence-based neurodivergence reading support startup for neurodivergent children (Autism, ADHD) aged 3-10, offering interactive digital reading programs with neurodivergent therapists.
Fast ForWord
A neurodivergence reading support startup targeting language processing and cognitive delays in individuals with autism, improving oral language skills and reading comprehension.
Forest - Focus & Time Management App
Official Forest app page featuring a gamified time management tool that uses visual rewards and focus timers to help autistic users maintain routine consistency and reduce distractions.
FreeSpeechAAC
Open-source AAC application created by the Open Autism community to support nonspeaking autistic individuals, featuring visual symbol-based communication and customizable symbol sets.
Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (Startup Support)
A center passionate about partnering with big and small startup companies that champion autism and neurodiversity, providing resources and leads for self-regulation startup development.
Fungooms
A safe and gentle interactive website offering meaningful activities and games designed for children with autism and special learning needs.
Gemiini Systems
An evidence-based, 100% web-based on-demand therapy platform using research-based video modeling to teach speech, reading, and behavior skills for learners with and without autism.
GitHub Open-Source Autism Resources
A collaborative GitHub platform where individuals manage and share open-source projects, tools, and resources for neurodivergence support and autism research.
hbcondo/awesome-autism-tech
A curated GitHub repository listing awesome open-source technologies related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, including tools for AAC, Smart Home control, and therapy monitoring.
IDeO: Personalized Care Modality for Autism (Biosensors & Voice AI)
A prototyping initiative using biosensors, voice AI, and affinity therapy to restore calm and self-control in children with autism, supporting startup development for self-regulation.
Infiniteach - Skill Champ App
Chicago startup Infiniteach created the mobile app 'Skill Champ' to teach 10 vital early academic and life skills (e.g., number matching, object sorting, letter ID) using customized, high-interest themes and evidence-based autism strategies.
Leap Frog Leap Start 3D
A reading tool for children with autism that animates 3D books on screen, reads words aloud, and includes games and activities designed for neurodivergent engagement.
LifeLab Kids - Life Skills Resources
LifeLab Kids provides free, parent-friendly guides and a three-step approach (assess, teach, practice) to developing life skills like self-care, money management, and household chores for children with autism.
Limitless Travel
Online travel booking platform designed for people with disabilities and neurodivergent needs, offering accessible holiday packages and sensory-friendly travel options.
Little Spurs Autism Coping Skills Guide
A comprehensive guide on developing coping skills for autistic children, featuring visual aids, mindfulness exercises, and sensory break strategies.
LuxAI (Social Robots for Autism Self-Regulation)
A company producing award-winning expressive social robots for assisting in the education and self-regulation of children with autism and special needs through human-robot interaction.
Makers Making Change
An online library of over 200 open-source assistive devices, including adaptive tools designed by R&D teams and community contributors for people with impairments. Users can download files to build their own adaptive devices.
Matelhainha AAC App
An alternative communication app designed for children and adolescents with autism or speech impairment, enabling communication through card-based interfaces.
MidiFab
A novel open-source parametric design platform for customizing and fabricating adaptive assistive technology (AT) devices tailored to individual needs, supporting the creation of custom adaptive tools for neurodivergent users.
Open Autism
Central repository for open-source software and tools designed to support autistic individuals, including communication apps, educational resources, and assistive technology projects.
Open Autism GitHub
Official GitHub organization hosting open-source communication tools, AAC apps, and assistive technology projects developed for autistic individuals by the global community.
Open-source software helps youth with disabilities develop scheduling independence
A multidisciplinary team at the University of Michigan developed open-source software with guided planning features, including reminders and time management tools, to help adolescents with disabilities develop scheduling independence and accountability.
Proloquo2Go
Advanced AAC app for iOS allowing users to build custom communication boards, supporting neurodivergent individuals in developing expressive language skills.
Rainbow Therapy Coping Skills Toolkit
An open toolkit offering emotional zone-based coping strategies, including mindfulness, deep breathing, and sensory tools tailored for autistic children and youth.
Read&Write for Google
A Google Chrome extension providing accessibility options to help students with autism and learning difficulties access text content.
Reading Eggs
An online reading program designed to help children with autism learn how to read, write, and comprehend, featuring a free trial and adaptive learning tools.
Recite Me
Cloud-based web accessibility toolbar offering text-to-speech, customizable styling, and reading aids to support neurodivergent users in accessing online content more effectively.
Roshanchau/autism-app: Mobile app for people with autism
An open-source Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) mobile application designed to help individuals with autism express themselves. While primarily an AAC tool, open-source apps like this often include customizable reminder modules for users to manage daily tasks.
Self Intelligence for Life (Autism & ADHD Self-Regulation Platform)
A startup offering a gamified platform with biometric sensors to help children with autism and ADHD learn emotional self-regulation through controlled breathing and real-time stress monitoring.
SIBE Framework (Sensory stimuli in the built environment)
Research framework prioritizing autistic well-being through four sensory modalities and eleven factors, offering guidelines for open-source environment planning tools.
Smartwatch Self-Regulation System for ASD
A research-backed smartwatch system that implements self-regulation strategies for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, inferring outburst patterns from physiological signals and movement.
SPEAKall! and SPEAKmore! by SPEAK MODalities
A startup commercializing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps SPEAKall! and SPEAKmore! developed by Purdue University to help children with severe, nonverbal autism establish functional communication and emerging speech.
Speech Blubs
A gamified speech development app using video modeling and real children's videos to help kids with autism, speech delays, and Down syndrome practice making correct sounds and develop language skills.
Sprout - Tech-Enabled Autism Care Platform
A tech-enabled autism care and treatment startup offering software-enabled experiences for tracking progress, coordinating care, and refining personalized at-home care plans with ABA, speech, and occupational therapy.
Stress Autism Mate (SAM) App
A qualitative study of the SAM app designed to support stress recognition and promote active coping strategies for autistic adults through structured self-management.
Talksign
AI-powered bidirectional translation platform between spoken and sign languages, designed to improve communication accessibility for neurodivergent and deaf communities across mobile, desktop, and smart glasses.
Tasks Galore
A teaching resource book compiled by teachers and therapists featuring 250 TEACCH tasks adapted for elementary curriculum areas and autism.
Terminative - Autism Life Skills Lady
The Autism Life Skills Lady is a mission-driven resource helping parents of autistic children increase their child's quality of life and independence through structured life skills training and support.
Tiimo App on GitHub (Open Source Components)
Official GitHub repository for Tiimo app components, offering open-source modules for visual scheduling and routine management tools.
Tiimo Documentation - Open Source Features
Official documentation for Tiimo's open-source components, detailing how neurodivergent users can customize visual scheduling and routine management tools.
uTine - Routine App for Kids with ASD
Official uTine app page (by Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center) featuring a kid-friendly routine tool with step-by-step visual instructions for tasks like brushing teeth and eating lunch.
White Flag
A startup providing 24/7 anonymous peer mental health support, accessible for free, to assist with calming and emotional regulation for neurodivergent individuals.
Wrong Planet - Community & Resource Hub
Official Wrong Planet community site serving as a repository for autistic individuals, offering forums, articles, and shared tools for building daily routines and managing neurodivergent life.
AAC Provider Directory - NWACS
Official directory of AAC providers in Washington State, including clinics offering non-school-based AAC specialists for autistic individuals.
Actify ABA: Task Initiation Strategies for Autism
A comprehensive guide detailing practical task initiation strategies for autistic individuals, including breaking tasks into small steps, using visual supports, and establishing consistent routines.
ASHA AAC Practice Portal
Comprehensive resource from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on AAC tools, assessment guidelines, and intervention strategies for autistic users.
AuDHDBoss: Prioritizing Tasks with ADHD & Autism (YouTube)
A video tutorial demonstrating how to break down big-picture tasks into smaller steps and prioritize them specifically for neurodivergent individuals struggling with initiation.
Autism Resource Directory (Rush University)
Online resource guide for families to find service and support referrals for autism-related needs, including sensory overload and neurodivergence support.
Autism Speaks - Sensory Issues
Resource page on sensory overload with accommodation examples, self-advocacy tips, and links to therapy services for managing autistic overload.
Autism-Europe AAC Resources
European resource hub listing AAC tools, apps, and advocacy groups specifically tailored for autistic individuals across the continent.
Avaz AAC
An accessible and versatile AAC app designed for children with speech and language difficulties, offering symbol-based AAC and a 14-day free trial.
Best AAC Apps of 2025 - Speech and Language Kids
Curated review of top-rated AAC apps for autistic users, including app store links and feature breakdowns for effective communication.
BPS Psychologist: Executive Functioning in Autism and ADHD
A professional overview defining task initiation and task switching difficulties in autism and ADHD, providing a clinical context for support research.
Choiceworks
An iPad-based visual schedule builder with schedule boards, waiting boards, and feelings boards, offering customizable photos and audio to support routines for autistic children and adults.
CoughDrop
A research-supported AAC platform providing symbol-based communication tailored to Autistic styles, with customizable vocabularies and visual layouts.
Dan Marino Foundation: Autism and Executive Functioning
An informational resource explaining why tasks feel overwhelming in autism, offering tools like checklists, visual schedules, and step cards to support task initiation.
DIR Floortime - Autism Sensory Overload & Overstimulation
Blog post exploring signs, impacts, and coping strategies for autistic sensory overload and overstimulation, with support suggestions for families.
Done - Habit Tracker
A customizable habit tracking app that allows monitoring of habits to start, stop, or change, supporting executive function and routine building for neurodivergent individuals.
First Then Visual Schedule HD
A visual scheduling app helping autistic learners manage transitions and understand daily routines using 'first-then' concepts.
First Then Visual Schedule HD
A flexible iOS app for power users supporting multi-step visual schedules, task analysis, social stories, and video models tailored for step-by-step daily living activities.
First Then Visual Schedule HD
A visual scheduling app helping autistic learners manage transitions and understand daily routines, crucial for sensory regulation and reducing anxiety.
LAMP Methodology Resources - Center for AAC & Autism
Official repository of tools and support materials for the LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) AAC methodology designed for autistic learners.
LAMP Words for Life
An AAC app centered on motor planning principles to help users develop consistent communication patterns, developed by Tobii Dynavox.
LetMeTalk
A free AAC app utilizing over 9,000 PECS images to help users form sentences, supporting multiple languages and offline usage.
Lil Planner: Visual Schedule
A modern, user-friendly iPad app designed for ADHD and autism, offering quick visual routines with big clear icons and easy voice-free setup for simple routine boards.
Mindful Care Therapy: Task Initiation Strategies for Adults with ADHD
A guide focused on neurodivergent adults, covering techniques like the 5-minute rule, Pomodoro technique, and dopamine stacking to overcome task initiation barriers.
National Autistic Society - Autism and Sensory Processing
Official guidance on sensory overload, including tools like sensory diaries, safe spaces, and strategies for managing autistic overload in daily life.
Neurodiverse Training - Autistic Overload Poster
Free printable poster explaining autistic overload, including meltdowns, shutdowns, and fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses for use in education and support settings.
Notion
A flexible digital workspace that can be customized into a planner, habit tracker, or journal, ideal for users needing full customization in their planning software.
opentea-org/OpenTEA
A directory of apps for autistic people evaluated by ease of use, sensory impact and cognitive load.
Picto Selector
A free Windows AAC and visual planning tool created by Martijn Van Der Kooij for his autistic son, featuring over 34,000 symbols for building daily routines and schedules.
PMC: Response Initiation Difficulties in Autism
A peer-reviewed study analyzing the contributions of response initiation difficulties to inhibitory control deficits in autism, offering evidence-based insights for directory research.
Proloquo2Go
A leading AAC app for iOS providing customizable text-to-speech vocabulary for nonverbal users, developed by AssistiveWare.
Sensory Regulation Resources (Autism Society of Minnesota)
A repository of guides, tools, and databases (including a Sensory Chew Product Database) explaining sensory systems and offering strategies for emotional regulation in autism.
Talking with Tech AAC Tools
Catalog of speech-generating devices and AAC software widely used by autistic individuals, with product demos and clinical guides.
Tele-AAC Resolution Directory
Directory of telehealth AAC providers and remote therapy tools for autistic children and adults needing AAC intervention.
The Autism Service - What is Sensory Overload?
Educational page defining sensory overload and offering practical tools and strategies to help autistic individuals manage moments of extreme sensory input.
The OT Toolbox: Task Initiation Executive Functioning Strategies
An occupational therapy resource offering 15+ actionable strategies for kids and adults to improve task initiation, such as mini-goals, habit trackers, and visual schedules.
TouchChat HD
An AAC app offering grid-based communication with customizable vocabulary and editing features, available for iOS and Android by Tobii Dynavox.
TTAC ODU: Executive Functioning Skills and Autism (Part I)
A teaching resource providing strategies for students with autism, including circling easiest tasks to build momentum and using experience points (XP) for motivation.
Visual Schedule Planner by Good Karma Apps
A comprehensive iOS calendar-style planner with daily, weekly, and monthly views, featuring custom images, timers, checklists, and reminders for structured day planning.
ABHIJATSARARI/neurobridge
Web/app tool that analyzes student inputs (voice, text, drawings via camera) with AI to adapt lessons in real-timee.g., converting text to visual mindmaps for dyslexic users or simplifying concepts with gamified audio for ADHDtailored to individual neurodiverse profiles.
ABHIJATSARARI/Synesthesia-AI
An offline Android app using Edge AI to convert visual chaos into auditory calm for users with Sensory Processing Disorders.
Amazon Alexa - Voice-Activated Reminders for Autism Routines
A smart assistant service that provides voice-activated reminders for medication, appointments, therapy, and personal hygiene tasks, offering an accessible way for autistic users to manage daily routines.
Appitic - Special Education & Autism App Resource
A comprehensive app resource site with over 6,000 apps in 300+ subcategories, specifically offering tools for special education, communication, and students with autism.
ASAT Autism Apps List - Evidence-Based Repository
A curated repository by the Association for Science in Autism Treatment listing apps categorized by function (e.g., early intervention, social skills) with detailed descriptions, prices, and evidence of effectiveness.
ASD Reading: Reading Program for Children with Autism
A patented, research-based online program designed to teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to read, write, and comprehend up to a 3rd-grade level. It supports neurodivergent learners with specific instructional strategies tailored for ASD.
Autism ASPECTSTM Design Index
An evidence-based framework for designing inclusive community spaces, referenced in guidelines for creating autism-friendly environments that minimize sensory overload.
Autism Calming Apps - ASAT List of Apps
Comprehensive, evidence-backed list of autism calming apps for iOS and Android, including sensory regulation tools, breathing exercises, and relaxation apps categorized by function and age group.
Autism Express: Emotion Recognition App
Product overview of Autism Express (iOS/Android), an app using fun games to help individuals with ASD learn to recognize and express emotions, a key component of self-regulation.
Autism iHelp - Comprehension & Animals (Android/iOS)
A suite of communication and comprehension apps for non-verbal individuals with autism, including 'Autism iHelp - Comprehension' for receptive language and 'Autism iHelp - Animals' for labeling and categorizing, available on iOS and Android.
Autism Planning and Design Guidelines (PDF)
Comprehensive research document outlining new planning ideas and tools to create quality living environments for adults with autism, specifically addressing environment planning.
Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS)
An in-depth assessment tool (APERS-PE and APERS-MH) evaluating the quality of learning environments and educational programs for students with autism from preschool through high school.
Autismate - Visual Learning & Literacy Support
An iOS app designed for children with ASD to support visual learning, literacy, and communication through interactive activities, often used by educators and therapists to build foundational reading skills.
AutiSpark - Kids Autism Games (App Store)
An educational iOS app specifically created for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, featuring learning games tested and approved by special educators and occupational therapists to support foundational skills including early literacy.
Avaz for Autism - AAC Communication & Social Stories
A research-backed AAC app for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire that helps children with autism use storyboards to identify social situations and express feelings, thoughts, and needs, supporting reading and language development.
aWARE: Web-Based Tool for Autism Research and the Environment
A curated, regularly updated web-based tool (aWARE) designed to provide interactive, queryable evidence maps linking ASD and the environment for research purposes.
Birdhouse for Autism - Behavior & Health Tracker
An app allowing caregivers to track behaviors, health, and daily living tasks of children with ASD, identifying patterns to determine what works in the child's daily schedule.
Bob Books Reading Magic - Phonics & Reading
An interactive iOS and Android app that builds reading confidence through phonics, featuring animated Bob Books characters and a simple drag-drop interface accessible for children with autism and learning disabilities.
Built Environment Design and People with Autism Spectrum (Scoping Review)
A scoping review offering an overview of literature on the relationship between ASD and the built environment, detailing spatial criteria for sensory quality, intelligibility, and orientation.
Choiceworks - Daily Routines & Emotional Regulation App
An essential learning tool for helping autistic children complete daily routines, understand and control feelings, and improve waiting skills. Features include schedule boards, waiting boards, and feelings boards tailored for caregivers.
ChoiceWorks App
Official documentation page for ChoiceWorks (iOS), a tool that helps children manage emotions, understand daily routines, and improve frustration tolerance to support self-regulation.
Conversation Topic Cards Toolkit
Educational resource providing prompt cards with topics and example questions to diversify conversation themes and vocabulary.
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EmoTEA: Mobile Application for Emotion Detection
Research overview of EmoTEA, a mobile application (Android/iOS) designed to enhance emotional intelligence and self-regulation in children with ASD by aiding emotion detection and expression.
First Then Visual Schedule HD - Visual Planning App
A visual scheduling app that helps autistic learners manage transitions and understand daily routines by grasping 'first this, then that' concepts using personalized images and timers.
Focus Bear - Daily Reminders & Routine Builder for Autism
An all-in-one tool that helps structure the day with automated routines, customizable reminders, website blockers, and mindfulness breaks tailored to support focus and reduce overwhelm for autistic individuals.
Fun Routine - Autism App
An indispensable tool for managing daily routines and organizing tasks to improve communication and socio-emotional development. Available on Android.
FunTimer App
Official product page for FunTimer (iOS), a timer-based tool for behavior management that supports self-regulation by easing transitions and providing positive reinforcement prompts.
GianPanganD/caeleste-elearning
A neurodivergent-inclusive, grade-adaptive e-learning Android app for Filipino students prototype built with Kotlin & Jetpack Compose
Goally (Autism Routine App)
An app designed to help autistic individuals with daily routines, visual checklists, and reminders. Features include creating visual schedules from scratch and step-by-step prompts for tasks.
Guru006-Dev/HealthHub
HealthHub is an interactive, gamified, and sensory-friendly web application designed to teach critical first aid skills for children on the autism spectrum and those with different learning needs.
iReact - Emotional Regulation, Autism, Anxiety App
Official iOS app store page for iReact, a tool designed to help individuals with autism and anxiety develop emotional regulation and self-regulation skills through interactive activities.
Joon App - Daily Reminders & Routine Tracking for Kids/Teens
A gamified app that provides daily reminders for hygiene, school, and chores, helping children and teens with autism build independence and manage daily routines with positive reinforcement.
LAMP Words for Life
Focuses on language development based on motor planning principles, offering symbol-based communication with easy navigation.
malpanez/tempus
Neurodivergent-friendly ICS calendar generator for ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia (Go CLI)
MyVoice for iOS - Speech & Verbal Development
An iOS app that helps children with low-functioning ASD discover their own voice and become verbal, using visual cues and audio recording to support speech and early reading association.
NIMH National Database for Autism Research (NDA)
A large-scale repository housing behavioral, clinical, and genetic data related to autism, serving as a foundational resource for environment planning research.
nugagee/AdaptBuddy
AdaptBuddy neurodiverse-first EdTech with AI emotion insights, parent dashboards, and teacher tools. Built with React, TypeScript, Zustand, Supabase & Firebase.
PICTO4me
Customizable digital communication card app that personalizes physical communication cards for specific needs.
Proloquo2Go - AAC Communication Tool
A paid augmentative and alternative communication app designed for nonverbal individuals, including those with autism, to serve as a daily communication tool and build language skills via iOS.
Proloquo2Go (Android Guide)
Official product page by AssistiveWare detailing Proloquo2Go's features, pricing, and platform availability for speech support.
Proloquo2Go by AAC
A robust AAC app featuring customizable vocabulary, voice output, and grammar categories for symbol-based communication and text-to-speech.
Prosper Health: Top Productivity Apps for Autistic Adults
A guide featuring Tiimo, Focus Bear, Sunsama, and Notiontools designed to support routines, reduce executive dysfunction, and organize tasks for neurodivergent users on iOS and Android.
Relax Melodies - Sleep & Calm Sounds
iOS and Android app featuring customizable soundscapes, sleep stories, and breathing tools to help autistic individuals manage overstimulation and support bedtime routines.
RoutineFactory (Official Service)
A free visual planner endorsed by the National Autistic Society, featuring printable visual schedules, PECS-style cards, and real-time collaboration for caregivers. Available on iOS, Android, and Web.
RoutineFactory App
An app providing clear visual weekly schedules, reminders, and digital assistants to help with emotional control and structure. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
Speech Assistant AAC
Text-to-speech app allowing users to type messages and have them spoken aloud, ideal for real-time communication.
Starfall - Interactive Learning App for Preschool to 3rd Grade
A free educational app covering math, reading, and science for autistic children from preschool to third grade, using engaging games, songs, and digital activities for developmental milestones.
Step-by-Step Visual Supports Tool Kit
A step-by-step, easy-to-understand introduction to visual supports for adapting environments, provided by the ATN Visual Supports Tool Kit to reduce behavioral episodes.
Tiimo - Visual Schedule & Reminders for Neurodivergent Users
An app designed specifically for neurodivergent users offering visual schedules, animated timers, and automated reminders to support routines, reduce cognitive load, and manage executive functioning for autistic adults.
Tiimo (Tiimo.ai) - AI Task Breakdown & Reminders
An advanced version of Tiimo featuring AI task breakdown, visual timelines, and executive function support to create doable plans and automated reminders for autistic young adults.
Tiimo Documentation - Setting Up Reminders & Routines
Official documentation for Tiimo explaining how to configure visual schedules, set recurring reminders, and customize notifications to support daily routines for users with autism spectrum disorders.
TouchChat
Supports both text and picture communication with customizable vocabularies, social media integration, and flexible button layouts.
Unstuck & On-Target - Problem-Solving for ADHD & Autism
A unique app using cognitive behavioral principles to help students identify frustrations, problem-solve, and refocus on tasks, specifically beneficial for students with autism and ADHD.
Virtual Conversation Partner (Simulation)
A prototype conversation simulation using virtual reality to teach conversational skills and social interaction to teens and adults with ASD.
AAC Apps and ASD: Giving Voice to Good Practice - ASHA Journals
Professional article on AAC apps and autism spectrum disorder, useful for background on mobile AAC tools.
Accessibility Blog (UK Government) How mobile apps undergo accessibility monitoring
Official guidance on mobile app accessibility monitoring and WCAG application to mobile, relevant for evaluating accessible autism support apps.
Autism apps for children
Curated public overview of autism-support apps, including tools for routines, visual schedules, and independence-building.
Autism Self-Test - DSM-5 Screening App
A private, anonymous mobile screening tool for parents and clinicians informed by DSM-5 criteria. Provides quick results for autism spectrum disorder assessment and is available on the Apple App Store.
Extended RealityBased Mobile App Solutions for the Therapy of Autism Spectrum Disorder
A public review article summarizing mobile app approaches for autism-related therapy, including mobile and smartphone app search terms and XR-based solutions.
How Communication Apps Help with Autism? - Autism360
Overview of autism communication apps, including AAC options such as Proloquo2Go, Avaz Lite AAC, and MyTalkTools.
LetMeTalk
Official site for a free AAC communication app referenced in autism mobile-app research as supporting communication skills for ASD users.[2]
MoodPanda
A mobile and web-based mood tracking app that uses graphs and calendars to visualize emotional patterns, with a community aspect offering support and advice. Suitable for tracking mood fluctuations in neurodivergent individuals including those with autism.
Pica mobile app research prototype
Research paper describing a pilot mobile app designed to support adolescents with autism and/or ADHD in independently carrying out everyday routines.
PMC Article Features of Mobile Apps for People with Autism in a Post COVID-19 Context
Research review of highly rated mobile apps for people with autism, useful for identifying current app categories and examples.
Scope UK Accessibility apps
Charity-curated list of accessibility apps, including AAC and communication tools that may be relevant to autism support.
Sensory App House
A curated app resource page that describes sensory-focused apps intended to help with relaxation and overstimulation, relevant to overload support.
Smart-ASD App - Clinician Tool for Student Needs
A comprehensive mobile app for clinicians and teachers to assess individual needs of students with autism and learning difficulties. Helps determine suitable smart devices, software apps, and training needs for personalized support plans.
Special Bridge Apps for Adults With Autism
Public roundup of autism-related apps and accessibility-focused tools, including social and support apps for neurodivergent adults.
T2 Mood Tracker
A free mobile app designed to help users track emotions over time, featuring pre-installed scales for Anxiety, Depression, Well-Being, and Stress, with customization options for additional scales. Ideal for monitoring mood patterns in individuals with autism.
uTine (autism routine/task app)
A public article describing an autism-focused mobile app for step-by-step routine and task completion, including brushing teeth, getting dressed, and other daily tasks.
What Are AAC Apps and How Do They Help People With Autism? - Otsimo
Explains AAC apps for autism and how they support communication with symbols, images, and text-to-speech.
Autism and Beyond
A caregiver-friendly iPhone app from NYU Langone and collaborators that collected in-home screening data for autism-related behaviors.
Autism Apps
Public app directory that catalogs autism-focused apps across communication, learning, behavior, and daily-support use cases.
Autism Speaks: Technology and Autism
Official autism resource page covering assistive technology used to support communication and daily living.
Autism: daily living & caring
Google Play app for families and carers to create a private group for supporting someone with autism, including daily living and care coordination features.
Avaz AAC
AAC communication app listed in an assistive-technology apps directory for children and adults with autism and other speech difficulties.
Avaz AAC
Android app store listing for an augmentative and alternative communication app designed for children and adults with autism and other speech delays.
Behavior Buddy
UT San Antonios AI-supported caregiver app for children with autism, designed to help parents practice behavioral skills and receive feedback outside clinic sessions.
Birdhouse for Autism
Official app site for tracking behaviors, health, and daily living tasks to help caregivers manage routines and support needs.
Bridging Apps
App review and search platform focused on assistive technology apps, including tools used for autism support.
ChoiceWorks
Listed by the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic as an app that helps children understand and control feelings and improve patience and frustration tolerance.
CoughDrop AAC
Official product site for a cross-platform AAC communication app with customizable boards for speech support.
iCan
Educational app for students with learning disabilities, including autism, focused on socio-emotional, self-care, cognitive, and academic skills.
MapHabit for Autism & Neurodiversity
Product page for visual schedules, step-by-step routines, and personalized guidance aimed at daily living support for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
Molehill Mountain
Autisticas app designed to help autistic people recognise, understand, and self-manage anxiety in daily life.
Rainbow of Emotions App
App described as a structured, step-by-step tool to teach emotional regulation; noted as particularly helpful for children with autism or ADHD.
Regul-A (research app)
Research article describing a sensory-regulation app developed to help parents regulate children with ASD during home routines.
Safe4All
An autism and IDD management and communication app for people with autism and their caregivers, with task management and secure communications for daily routines.
Sensory App House
Public app site focused on sensory regulation and calming visual/sound tools; listed as helping with sensory overload and relaxation.
Smartautism
A smartphone app developed to empower parents of children with autism spectrum disorder by asking questions and providing feedback.
Speech Assistant AAC
Official website for a text-to-speech AAC app used to support communication for people with speech difficulties, including autistic users.
Thruday - App Store
Apple App Store listing for Thruday, describing it as a visual daily planning app for autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.
Thruday: Visual Daily Planner - Google Play
Google Play listing for Thruday, a calm visual planner for ADHD, autism, and AuDHD with routines, tasks, mood tracking, and support sharing.
Tiimo
Visual planning and executive-function support app that helps turn to-dos into doable plans with timelines and task breakdowns; commonly recommended for autistic students.
Tiimo
Official site for Tiimo, a visual planning app widely used by neurodivergent users for schedules, routines, timers, and executive-function support.
Touch Autism
Public app and resource site for autism support, including app recommendations, reviews, and categories for communication and daily-living tools.
Zones of Regulation
Official framework and companion resources for helping users identify feelings, monitor alertness, and regulate behavior.