Applied Behavioral Analysis is just one way that you can help adolescents on the autism spectrum make leaps and bounds in their communication, social, focus, memory, and other associated skills. Below, we have compiled a list of apps that can help build up positive behaviors.

Cosmo Training: Cosmo Training uses interactive and multisensory controllers to help users develop their motor, cognitive, and communication skills through games, play, and music.

Special Words-(Android, iPhone, iPad): Special Words is designed to help teach word recognition, spoken language, attention and listening skills, and hand-eye coordination. There are 96 words/pictures included that are common for early language development.

Autism Education (AutEdu): This app focuses on communication, specifically between families and educators. Through this app, both parties work to understand autism and promote positive behaviors inside the home and at school functions.

Visual Reading – Special Education (Android): In this app, young learners can receive support for reading, helping to better develop this skill.

Match & Find (iPhone and iPad): Match & Find is best suited for young children, as it works to develop their memory through matching, searching, and sequencing activities.

Social Detective (Android and Apple): Through this app, children can learn more about expected and unexpected behaviors they may experience throughout everyday life. Videos in the app feature real children, so the idea is for the child to identify with those kids and apply those visuals and tips to their lifestyle.

The Social Express (Apple): With The Social Express, children learn how to identify their peers’ feelings, develop strategies to deal with these feelings, about the importance of eye contact, and many other important social functions.

Otsimo (Android and iOS): Otismo is an award-winning app that focuses on language, numbers, emotions, colors, animals, vehicles, and much more. With the app, children can engage in matching, drawing, choosing, and ordering activities. 

Brili Routines – Visual Timer (Android and iOS): Through gamification methods like daily tasks listing, countdown timers, and a good performance reward system, Brili helps children to stay on track with their positive behaviors and learn to commit to a schedule.

Calm Counter (iPad and iPhone): Calm Counter can be used to help children identify times when they may “need a break” from certain situations. The app helps them practice to balance these emotions and practice calming down.