iPad, iPhone, Android… & Autism

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List of apps for Android

List of apps for AndroidGradually, apps for people with autism or other special needs for devices based on Google’s Android operating system are emerging. The list is short if you compare it with the list of applications for iPad / iPhone / iPod touch, but there are 93 available to date (March 9th).

The list or table has the following columns:

  • App category: In the list of applications for Apple devices there are more explanations on these categories.
  • App logo.
  • App name (by clicking it you can see the corresponding Android Market web page); other applications that are variants of the main one; year of the latest version; and prices in dollars and euros. (Prices are approximate).
  • Web: website with more information on the app provided by the developer or its distributor.
  • Test: a link to the review of the application published in this blog, if it is already written, represented with the “TEST” logo.
  • List of languages supported by the app. For AAC apps, languages of the voices included are taken in account.
  • A short description of the app. This is NOT meant to be a well-thought summary but only an indication of its functionality.

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CategoryLogoAppWebLang.TestShort description
AACList of apps for AndroidAAC speech communicator
List of apps for Android2012
Free
aacspeech.orgList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images to build grammatically correct sentences; 5,000 ARASAAC icons included; text-to-speech (TTS)
AACList of apps for AndroidAACSpeechBuddy
2011
$27.99 / €19.03
CodeDimensionsList of apps for AndroidAAC that allows you to create many custom sets of images at AACSpeech.com and download them to your device or share them with other users. Image repository with 2,000+ Mulberry Symbols collection. 6 natural voices.
AACList of apps for AndroidAlexicom AAC for Android
2010
$40 per month
Alexicom Tech LLCList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidThe free version is an AAC based on images added by the user, word prediction and synthesized text-to-speech. Paying $40 per month, you get access to 1,200+ pre-made pages, 7,000+ images, 20 AT&T natural voices in US English, UK English, Spanish, German, Italian, Parisian French and Canadian French, and a 'cloud' service for backup and share content between devices.
AACList of apps for AndroidAutismSpeech DiegoSays / AutismSpeech DiegoSaysPro / AutismSpeech SmallPhone / FalaFácil Autismo DiegoDiz / FalaFácil Autismo DiegoDiz Pro / HablaFácil Autism DiegoDice / HablaFácil Autismo DiegoDice Pro
2011
Free or $19.99 / €14.53
GreenBubbleLabsList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and on creating phrases with two parts: action + object. Voice included only in English, but can be changed.
AACList of apps for AndroidCommunication Helper
List of apps for Android2011
$4.99 / €3.67
OpeWareList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and recordable audio clips.
AACList of apps for AndroidDiscover MyVoice
2011
$50.00 / €35.35
Free 30 day fully functional trial
PDAscentList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and recordable audio clips.
AACList of apps for AndroidiAugComm
2010
$4.99 / €3.63
Apps4Android, Inc.List of apps for AndroidAAC based on an icon interface.
AACList of apps for AndroidJABtalk
List of apps for Android2011
Free
JABstone LLCList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and recordable audio clips. Allows you to download images directly from Internet and change their size.
AACList of apps for AndroidLet's Talk! / Powwow Talk
2011
$3.99 / €3.50
Toriken Media Information LabList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and recordable audio clips. Allows to construct simple phrases.
AACList of apps for AndroidMessageTTS
2011
Free
accegalList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidText-to-speech with synthesized voice. Saves history of phrases.
AACList of apps for AndroidMyVoice Communication Aid
2011
"Free edition" is free
"Plus edition" is $29 per month
MyVoice Inc.List of apps for AndroidAAC based on images plus a web service to select images. Male or female, American and British accents. Can select vocabulary based on the place where you are.
AACList of apps for AndroidMy Voice My Words
2011
$9.99 / €7.24
Bala Learning CentreList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images with text associated. Maximum of 200 images. Synthesized text-to-speech.
AACList of apps for AndroidPictoDroid Lite
2011
Free
accegalList of apps for AndroidAAC based on pictos to construct action+object phrases. Uses ARASAAC pictos.
AACList of apps for AndroidQuick Talk
2011
$14.99 / €11.55
Digital Scribbler, Inc.
List of apps for AndroidAAC based on categories of pairs of buttons to select phrases and words (100 maximum). 11,000 images and symbols from the Smarty Symbols library. Uses any voice already installed and allows to install third-party voices.
AACList of apps for AndroidSim / Nao
List of apps for Android2011
Free
LooxyList of apps for AndroidAAC for giving simple answers such as yes/no
AACList of apps for AndroidSono Flex / Lite
List of apps for Android2012
$99.99 / €77.47
"Lite" is free
Tobii TechnologyList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images with 11,000 SymbolStix symbols and 5 natural voices
AACList of apps for AndroidTalkforme
2011
$6.99 / €5.99
Mark FlanaganList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and texts and text-to-speech in over 30 languages.
AACList of apps for AndroidTapTalker
2011
$2.99 / €2.00
Mark ScottList of apps for AndroidText to speech. Save the phrases you use most often, and organise them into categories.
AACList of apps for AndroidTapToTalk
2011
$99.95 per year or 179.95 "forever"
Assistyx LLCList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on a web service to create albums of images and sounds. Images from a library of over 2,500, plus add your own. Sounds from text-to-speech for 5 languages or record your own in any language.
AACList of apps for AndroidTASUC Communication
List of apps for Android2012
$11.99 / €8.99
TASUC Inc. & Info Lounge LLCList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on picture cards and recordable audio clips.
AACList of apps for AndroidTouch and Go - Speak
2011
Free
touch-and-go.orgList of apps for AndroidAAC with a board for images plus TTS and web with 270+ images.
AACList of apps for Androidtouch-n-say
List of apps for Android2012
Free
Christopher StärkelList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on a single screen with 8 images with an audio clip associated.
AACList of apps for AndroidVirtualTEC
2011
Free
accegalList of apps for AndroidVirtual keyboard for people with limited motor skills.
AACList of apps for AndroidVocal Slides
2010
Free
LycansLabList of apps for AndroidSimply app to associate images to a voice recording and play them.
AACList of apps for AndroidVoice4u / Voice4u JP
2011
$39.99 / €29.99
Spectrum Visions LLCList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidAAC based on images and audio clips with 150 preloaded images.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidAgileAssyst
2011
$42 per month
Agile Disability Solutions LLCList of apps for AndroidVisual schedules created using the web service with visual countdown timer, customizable speech output, data tracking and instructions to the user as to how to complete a task based in customizable video modeling movies accessed by the user from the scheduled task button.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidAutiPlan
2011
Private users: Free or 5€ per month
Companies: €22,5 to €30 (about $30-$40) per month
AutiPlan.comList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidClient app to see schedules created using the associated web service. Uses Sclera pictograms. Schedules downloadable as PDF files.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidFirst Then Visual Schedule
List of apps for Android2012
$9.99 / €7.59
Good Karma ApplicationsList of apps for AndroidVisual schedules to show daily events, routines or steps needed to complete an activity. Images can be added using the camera, an Internet search feature or by downloading up to 12,000 Smarty Symbols. Includes timer, sound recording, password protection, and schedules sharing.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidmyPrompts
2011
$1.99 / €1.46
girlcode.netList of apps for AndroidVisual schedules based on images, with speech and sounds, timers and choices lists. Schedules downloadable as PDF files.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidScheduler for special needs
2011
$0.99 / €0.69
ERP Rules DevelopersList of apps for AndroidVisual schedules to plan and track daily tasks and get reward upon finish with stars, virtual money and music songs.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidTASUC Schedule / Lite
2011
$23 / €16.24
"Lite" is free
TASUC Inc. & Info Lounge LLCList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidVisual schedules based on images, with speech and sounds and timers.
SCHEDULESList of apps for AndroidU-Sync Video Scheduler
List of apps for Android2012
$19.99 / €15.20
Agile Disability Solutions LLCList of apps for AndroidPicture/video schedules. Hundreds of pre-loaded videos & pictures, and you can add your own. Schedules can be controlled remotedly through the Internet, allowing to apply video modeling techniques. Visual countdown timer.
EMOTIONSList of apps for AndroidAutism Series - Learn Series
2011
$0.99 / €0.68
WebTeam CorporationList of apps for AndroidLearn about various emotions using facial expressions. Based on DTT/ABA and on the Shanesh COLORS Program.
EMOTIONSList of apps for AndroidAutismXpress / Pro
2011
Free
Pro: $0.99 / €0.72
StudioemotionList of apps for AndroidShows 12 basic emotions. "Pro" adds two games.
SOCIAL BEHAVIORList of apps for AndroidCalm Counter / Compliments Speech Tool / Conversations / Divorce Social Story / Emotions and Feelings / Going Shopping Social Story / My Day with WH Words / Staying Safe Social Story
List of apps for Android2012
$0.99-3.99 / €0.79-2.99
Touch AutismList of apps for AndroidSet of 8 apps showing social stories on many topics.
SOCIAL BEHAVIORList of apps for AndroidHandroid Widget
2011
Free
Rares CristureanuList of apps for AndroidSocial and self-management skills for teenagers.
SOCIAL BEHAVIORList of apps for AndroidLife Skills Winner Pro / Lite
2011
$1.99 / €1.45
"Lite" is free
Wise Mind StudiosList of apps for AndroidTeaches life and social skills made of tasks and give points to be exchanged by 'prizes' for doing them. Tracking system.
LANGUAGE / SLPList of apps for AndroidiPractice Verbs
2010
$9.99 / €7.26
Smarty Ears, LLCList of apps for AndroidFlashcards and exercises to practice 120 verbs at the word and phrase level.
LANGUAGE / SLPList of apps for AndroidLearnFruit
2011
Free
Diana LuckevichList of apps for AndroidTeaches 20 types of fruits.
LANGUAGE / SLPList of apps for AndroidPocket SLP - Articulation / Pocket SLP - TABLET
2010
$29.99 / €21.80
Synapse Apps, Inc.List of apps for Android2,100 flashcards with 700 images to practice articulation. Target 29 phonemes in initial, medial, and final positions at the word and/or sentence level. Store results and email them.
LANGUAGE / SLPList of apps for AndroidR intensive
2011
$6.99 / €5.03
Smarty Ears, LLCList of apps for AndroidUses a phonetic approach to teaching the “r” sound by creating subgroups. 450 target words.
LANGUAGE / SLPList of apps for AndroidSmarty-Speech Spanish
2011
$9.99 / €7.29
Smarty Ears, LLCList of apps for AndroidPractice Spanish pronunciation (phonemes, mode of articulation and phonological processes). 450 images. Data tracking.
LANGUAGE / SLPList of apps for AndroidThe R App for Parents
2011
$7.99 / €5.81
Synapse Apps, Inc.List of apps for AndroidPractice the 'r' phoneme at the beginning, middle, and end of words, and also at sentence level. 600 images. Store results and email them. Includes tips and highly detailed diagrams for the tricky tongue positioning that R requires.
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidAutism & PDD Problem / Lite
List of apps for Android2012
$35.99 / €27.28
'Lite' is free
LinguisystemsList of apps for AndroidWhat questions, cause and effect, predicting, sequencing and comparing exercises.
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidAutism MindAwakener / Autism MindAwakenerPro
2011
Free
Pro: $2.99 / €2.17
GreenBubbleLabsList of apps for AndroidTeaches the first 5 letters and some objects names using the water.
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidAutism/DTT Colors Full / Colors Free / Shapes
List of apps for Android2012
$1.99-2.99 / €1.51-2.29
'Free' is free
DrBrownsApps.comList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidDiscrete trails training to learn the colors (or shapes)
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidMotivAider® for Mobile
List of apps for Android2011
$3.99 / €2.93
Behavioral Dynamics, Inc.List of apps for AndroidReplicates much of the functionlity of the MotivAider®, a dedicated electronic device that helps people to change their behaviors and habits by keeping your attention focused using a private vibration prompt.
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidSee Me Go Potty
2011
$4.99 / €3.43
AvaKid ProductionsList of apps for AndroidTips, narrative accompaniment, animations, positive reinforcements, ... to help potty training.
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidShow Me - Autism Series / Alphabets Cursive Lower Case / Alphabets Cursive Upper Case / Alphabets Lower Case / Alphabets Upper Case / Early Counting Skills / Learn Feelings / Match Me / My First ABC / Number Sequence / Shanesh Colors Map Me / Show Me Colors / Show Me Numbers / Show Me Signs
2011
Some are $0.99 / €0.69
The rest are free
WebTeam CorporationList of apps for AndroidSet of apps based on ABA/DTT and on the Shanesh COLORS Program to learn receptive language, matching, counting, alphabet, colors, numbers, signs, ...
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidVizZle Student Player
2011
Free
Monarch Teaching Technologies, Inc.List of apps for AndroidEnvironment that allows educators to create interactive instructional lessons for children.
THERAPY / LEARNINGList of apps for AndroidZacZoo/DTT/Autism / ZacZoo2 / Lite
List of apps for Android2012
$0.99 / €0.79
'Free' is free
ZacZooList of apps for AndroidDiscrete trial training (DTT) exercises for matching 1 to 5 cards of colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.
TOKEN ECONOMYList of apps for AndroidEasyKidTokens
2010
Free
GoodBehavior Tools.comList of apps for AndroidToken board customizable with your own pictures and descriptions of rewards.
TOKEN ECONOMYList of apps for AndroidiPraiseU
2011
$1.99 / €1.43
Pyramid Educational ConsultantsList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidShake or tap the device to randomly generate a praise statement (100 included), say it (5 different voices) and show an animation.
TOKEN ECONOMYList of apps for AndroidKids Stars
2011
$0.99 / €0.75
MetaapsList of apps for AndroidBehavior/reward chart for children based on 9 stars that unveil a picture of a reward. Data tracking.
TOKEN ECONOMYList of apps for AndroidReward Chart / Lite
2010
$1.59 / €1.12
"Lite" is free
SenfPotList of apps for AndroidMap of colored stars and sounds for up to 6 tasks and 4 users.
TOKEN ECONOMYList of apps for AndroidWin Stars
List of apps for Android2011
$0.99 / €0.79
ERP Rules DevelopersList of apps for AndroidToken economy based on stars. Tasks are defined only with text.
TOKEN ECONOMYList of apps for AndroidWorking4
2011
$2.99 / €2.12
Pyramid Educational ConsultantsList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidDefine a goal, the number of tokens (1-5) and the reinforcers (1-6 from the included images or other added).
TIMERS / TURNSList of apps for AndroidEasyKidTimer
2011
$1 / €0.73
GoodBehavior Tools.comList of apps for AndroidVisual timer that allows to include an image and a description of the activities.
TIMERS / TURNSList of apps for AndroidR+Remind
2011
$1.99 / €1.41
Pyramid Educational ConsultantsList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidSet a 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 or 15-minute interval. A tone will sound at each interval. Designed as a tool to help educators remember to reinforce good behavior.
TIMERS / TURNSList of apps for AndroidTurn Taker
2010
$3.99 / €2.75
Touch AutismList of apps for AndroidVisual and/or audio cues to facilitate turn taking and/or sharing.
TIMERS / TURNSList of apps for AndroidvisTimer / visTimer (trial)
List of apps for Android2012
$0.99 / €0.79
'Trail' is free
MoonMirage LtdList of apps for AndroidVisual timer (1-60 minutes). Clockwise and anticlokwise modes. Sound and textual prompts.
TIMERS / TURNSList of apps for AndroidVisual Auditory Timer / PRO
2011
Free
"PRO": $0.99 / €0.69
Phoenix Advanced Technologies, LLCList of apps for AndroidVisual (rounded) timer.
TIMERS / TURNSList of apps for AndroidVisual Countdown Timer / Free
2011
$0.70 / €0.50
"Free" is free
touch-and-go.orgList of apps for AndroidSet various timers (in seconds), the corresponding text and image to display during the countdown and the sound to play when the countdown is up.
BEHAVIOR DATA COLLECTIONList of apps for AndroidBehavior Status / Donate
2011
Free
"Donate" is $1.99 / €1.38
Chris L. BennetList of apps for AndroidRecords behavior using a simple green/yellow/red stoplight mechanism (or using 5 colors) for a child or an entire classroom. Allows to take notes, generate stats and graphs, and email reports.
BEHAVIOR DATA COLLECTIONList of apps for AndroidBehaviour Tracker Pro
2010
$29.99 / €21.80
Data Makes the Difference, LLCList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidTrack and graph behaviors (ABC, frequency and duration and high frequency), specifically designed to support behavioral treatment plans. It can record videos and export data by email or to a web service to share with other caretakers.
BEHAVIOR DATA COLLECTIONList of apps for AndroidSpEd Edition-eCOVE Software / Admin Edition / ESL Edition / General Edition
2011
Free
eCOVE Observation SoftwareList of apps for AndroidGather objective data while observing teaching practices and student behavior. Nine very easy to use timer, counter, checklist, and scale tools included. Email data (Excel) with graphs. Sync to computer to upload additional tools or create new ones.
BEHAVIOR DATA COLLECTIONList of apps for AndroidThe Habit Factor Goals Habits 1.1 / LT
2011
$6.99 / €5.08
"LT" is free
Equilibrium Enterprises, IncList of apps for AndroidDefine goals or habits and track them. Designed for adults.
AUTISM TESTSList of apps for AndroidATEC
List of apps for Android2011
Free
Autism Research InstituteList of apps for AndroidAutism Treatment Evaluation Checklist developed by the ARI
AUTISM TESTSList of apps for AndroidAutism Ed
2011
Free
Rami Serhan MDList of apps for AndroidScreening tool for autism, Asperger's, ADHD & HSP based on 10 questions.
AUTISM TESTSList of apps for AndroidAutism-Spectrum Self-Diagnosis
2011
Free
TeramonteList of apps for Android50 questions for calculating the trends for scores of their autism.
AUTISM TESTSList of apps for AndroidDetección Temprana de Autismo
2011
Free
Compacto SoftwareList of apps for AndroidList of apps for AndroidList of apps for Android25 questions for calculating the trends for scores of their autism.
AUTISM TESTSPreschooler Assessments
2010
$0.99 / €0.72
Darren GatesList of apps for AndroidCommon assessments (surveys) for preschoolers and toddlers, including autism, bipolar disorder, toilet training readiness and some others.
OTHER APPSList of apps for AndroidWanderID
List of apps for Android2012
$9.95 per month
$99.95 per year
$249.95 lifetime
WanderIDList of apps for AndroidLocalization service for lost people based on face recognition. Service availability is limited.

-Francesc Sistach


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26 Comments to “List of apps for Android”

  1. Hello,
    First I want to thank you for adding our app to your list! Since 20/10/10, we have updated and expanded our services. We have apple and android apps as well as work on the internet. Alexicom has more than 7,000 images, 600 pre-made pages, and 9 compiled page sets (including Spanish public pages with more to come). Our goal is to create page sets that can meet the needs of a variety of users. We believe everyone deserves to be heard. Thank you again for including us in your list and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
    ~ Staci

    • Thanks!

      I’ve fixed the number of images in the description of your app, which I hope to review soon.

    • To the staff at Alexicom Tech, LLC. THANK YOU!! I just downloaded you app for Android and my autistic 5 year old has taken to it instantly. I could see his eyes light up instantly with joy because he can now communicate! We always knew he was intelligent but, just couldn’t put into words what his needs are. This software will do wonders for my son and my family as a whole. Once again. THANK YOU!

      Chuck

  2. interesting website. I like the idea! thanks for visiting my page, and I approved your comment. http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/android/

  3. Hello,

    Please add our new app to your compilation. It is called Quick Talk by Digital Scribbler, Inc. Available now in the Android App Market.

    thanks!

    • Sorry for the delay. I’ve been very busy these days changing the look and feel of the blog.

      I’ve added Quick Talk. It seems a nice app.

  4. Thanks for providing this list. Your reviews are a great help to parents and support persons helping people with disabilities.

    I’d like to allow reviewers access to our AgileAssyst cognitive support system so that independent reviews can be conducted. To review the entire system, you will need an Android handset 2.2, access to the web, and optionally an iPhone or iPod Touch/iPad2 to review the coach portion of the system (AgileCoach). The Android app can be reviewed by downloading it from the Android Market and entering the code “11111″. This will download some content onto the user device, however the handset can not be changed in the demo. The premiss of our system is that everything is manipulated from the portal and synced to the handset in real time. The demo code will not give you access to the portal to try those functions out. Reviewers wishing more information and a free way to try it out should contact me directly via email at robert@agileassyst.com. We also give codes to university professors wishing to teach the system. This was developed at Bowling Green State University and is now being offered to the public though exclusive license agreement between Agile Disability Solutions LLC and BGSU.

    • Thanks, Robert. We will contact you by e-mail and test your app as soon as possible.

  5. Already sent a copy to info, but wanted to say a big thank you for listing our app on your site. We developed Quick Talk, and were excited to discover your incredible website. This is a tremendous resource – the best I have seen with your focus on tablets, phones, and technology. I have a blog and several other opportunities to help and inform families with autism…I will be recommending your site. I would also like to give you updates on our software and efforts, but am uncertain who I should be talking to–for instance, this weekend we are going to be adding 11,000 very cool images to our software, as well as pictures (a variety of ways to get your own pictures in the app), and finally…voice recording. We are so excited about it. We have a made these and other improvements based on customer feedback.

    We welcome more input any time, and would love to get a top rating from you if that is possible. We will do whatever it takes.

    • Hi Russ,

      Thank you very much for your comments on our website. They encourage us to continue working hard.

      I’ll contact you by email. We’ll try to test your app soon so we can publish a complete review.

      Francesc

  6. Thank you so much for compiling this list of Droid Apps! When our cell contract expired, we opted for Droids (including one for my daughter with Autism) rather than iPhone, and we’ve been wondering what apps might be out there that would be of use for her. This is such a comprehensive list! Keep up the excellent work!!! I’ll be sure to share this on Facebook and elsewhere.

  7. Hi
    Need a help.
    My son is autistic and non-verbal (14 years old). We were recently gifted a HP Touchpad. Do you all have any applications that run on HP Touchpad please. I see most applications on iPhone/iPad and I see here on Android too. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

    Regards
    Sumantra

    • Hi Sumantra,

      I’m afraid the list of apps for webOS (the operating system that runs on the HP Touchpad) is quite limited. As far as I know, only Behavior Tracker Pro (http://www.iautism.info/en/2010/11/27/review-behavior-tracker-pro/) and some apps for managing flashcards (see http://www.iautism.info/en/2011/01/08/review-talking-flashcards/) are available for webOS.

      Flashcard apps can be used as AAC, but to be honest, I would try to exchange the device for another one. Right now, iPhone/iPad are probably the best for special needs, but any device with Android has a broad range of valid apps and can be also a useful tool.

      Regards,
      Francesc

    • Hello Sumantra,
      I see that Francesc got back to you on your question. Since I don’t have experience with the HP, I have nothing to add there. However, I wanted to bring something else up. There are videos from the Autism Treatment Center of America about the Son-Rise Program’s approach to learning to speak. At this year’s AutismOne Conference, the Son-Rise Program was awarded Best Autism Therapy Tool. Our daughter was non-verbal before Son-Rise, now she speaks some spontaneous sentences. Son-Rise has been a blessing to our family…and it is never too late for verbal language to come…they’ve had autistic individuals in their 30′s and 40′s start to speak.
      If you go to:
      http://www.youtube.com/user/autismtreatment
      and look at Uploads on the right, and click “see all”, a search option will appear and you can type in “language”, or “verbal” or “communication” to find videos that may be of use.
      Also, if you go to:
      http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/contents/other_sections/autism-treatment-webcasts.php and scroll down, item #8 is a 60 minute free webinar called “Get Your Child Talking”.
      One more thing that just occurred to me, if your son makes any sounds, maybe you could use a recorder to play them back to him and he might get excited hearing himself and do more.
      Peace be with you!—Nicole

  8. Sumantra,

    Francesc is right. I could check with the Hacking Autism effort to see if any of their apps will become WebOS. Everything developed there is going to be available for all platforms, but at this point I know of nothing either.

    http://www.hackingautism.org/

    This is my post on Hacking Autism details…http://digitalscribbler.com/2011/10/15/reflections-on-hacking-autism/

    • Yes, Hacking Autism is a great initiative. Just that we need to wait a bit.

      By the way, perhaps there are no many specific apps for webOS, but even a generic picture organizing app can be useful as an AAC. My little daughter uses the Photo app included in every iPhone as a first AAC app.

  9. Thanks Russ and Francesc – all the applications in http://www.hackingautism.org/ takes it to an iPad application. From some other discussion threads and friends feedback, I think I will be heading for a change in OS to Android since I see there are a couple of applications available on Android. However, the port of Android on HP Touchpad has not been bug free yet and not all the features are working. Hence, I presume I will have to wait for a little….

    Thanks guys for this wonderful forum…..at least I know that there are some people who are there morally to support me….

    Regards
    Sumantra

    • Sure we are! Tablets are still in their infancy. I’m sure the situation will improve rapidly. A year ago, the list of apps for the iPad was shorter that the current list of Android apps. I’m sure in another year there will be many other apps, better OS, …

  10. Thanks Nicole.

  11. Are there any “do it yourself” AAC apps for free?

    I can and want to create my own media for the menus, but all i need is the most basic of program to use. Price is of a concern to us, which of these would be the most cost effective if i only want to make my own images/audio/menus? My daughter is quite the individual, and i need AAC to be custom tailored to her specific intents. I wont be using any of their pre-made content. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

    • No as far as I know. You can always use a generic (and free) photo app. JABTalk is perhaps the cheapest app that is quite complete at the same time, but I haven’t tested it.

  12. Austin…we created our Quick Talk app for the purpose you are describing. It is on Android and costs only 99 cents. The iOS version is on the way. We intend to keep the price low…I am a parent of a an autistic child who faces verbal challenges, and work with great engineers here in Silicon Valley. You can add your own pictures, record your own voice, etc. It also comes with 11,000 pictures to create your own pecs environment.

    https://market.android.com/details?id=com.digitalscribbler.quicktalk

    • I should have thought on your app. I haven’t had time to see it in detail. I hope to change it soon.

  13. Do any of the AAC apps use Android interface called Tecla (now in a Beta version) which gives scanning access to menus and most functions on an Android platform.

    Any comments would be highly appreciated.

    Regards
    Karthik

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