What is Autism?
Autism is a disability/ condition which is spotted from an early age. Other’s names used for autism are ASD, ASD or Asperger’s. Autism means your brain works differently from others. Autism is easier to spot in boys than girls. It’s thought that over 1 in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and around 700,000 of adults and children in the UK who are autistic.
People with autism have a wide range of complex problems both physically and mentally. They may have difficulty with social interactions, communication, behavior/repetitive issues, anxiety, stress, sensory issues such noise, lights, etc. as well as understanding or processing information
Each person with autism is different. Therefore, there needs, and problems may be different depending on the individual. Some people may need little support while others may need a lot more.
Other physical or mental health Conditions people with autism may have
- ADHD
- OSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dyslexia/Dyspraxia
- Anxiety
- Epilepsy
- Schizophrenia
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Depression
Top Apps for autism
Proloquo2Go– An app designed for people who are nonverbal.
Endless Reader– An App which helps them to develop their reading skills
Language Therapy for Kids- MITA
An app used to help them to communicate, develop their language and speak confidently. Available in multiple languages worldwide.
Otsimo/ Special Education AAC
An App that improves children’s speech It has different games which can personalized for a child’s specific needs.
CommBoards Lite-AAC Speech Assistant
An App that provides a communication assistance method that lets users tap on images, hear sound and word pronounced aloud to help them learn.
ABC Autismo
An App that allows people develop their skills, confidence and have fun while learning.
https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/top-iphone-android-apps#language-therapy-for-kids
https://www.autismspeaks.org/medical-conditions-associated-autism
