Autismate, the app that aids individuals with autism

The iPad app Autismate improves communication, behavior, learning, and social skills for people with autism. The app reinforces everyday activities for people with autism, with organized lists, maps, and graphics that enable communication.

For people going through autism treatment, the app is a terrific tool that offers visual support, visual scenes, schedules, videos, stories, and grid-based Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) that can be modified to suit any individual’s needs. You can essentially design your own plan of study with Autismate. The app’s data can be customizable to allowing you to create your own visual scenes, videos, hotspots, and buttons that pertain to the learner’s area of work or life experiences. The iPad’s GPS presents scenarios for users to help them with the location where they are.

 
The app connects the children with their parents, teachers, and professionals to create a network for sharing content via e-mail. A dependable set of visual support can also be viewed and shared across the world so the visual content is always fresh for the children.

Autismate is entirely backed by scientific research, for video modeling interventions were proven successful for individuals with autism. AAC provides a system for people to express their desires and thoughts through a series of visual supports. With AAC technology, Autismate unites expression and comprehension for people with autism, through the use of visuals, movies, and aural exercises. The AAC Grid layout represents certain words or phrases, where the autistic child can create a “generative language” of sentences. Individuals with autism can communicate in a technological manner with the AAC Grid.

Image: Example of an autistic individual's schedule on Autismate 

The app has an intuitive interface, and a customer support system that is integrated into the app. Autismate can be purchased in the iTunes store for $149.99.  

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