10 Cheap Apps For Autistic Kids

When my daughter was diagnosed with a severe form of autism over 11 years ago, my husband and I immediately got to work on finding out different tools, devices, games, and programs that would help her. In many cases, her unique ‘brand’ of autism meant we had to adapt the available tools to her specific needs.

And that’s where this post comes in. Not only is there so much out there for autistic kids–and most of it assuming that all autistic kids are alike–we ran into another major problem: money. It’s not just that we couldn’t afford this stuff, it’s that nobody can afford it. There are seriously apps the cost over $300, mostly for the fact that they know you’ll pay it if it will help your child.

Instead, here’s a list of more economical apps, and many of them have lite editions that let you see how helpful they are before you invest in the real deal.

EASe Personal Listening Therapy

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Again, this one is for something that doesn't affect my kid, but for so many autistic people, loud sounds or certain noises can be practically life threatening. We simply don't hear them the same way some of these individuals do. And while auditory integration therapy is supposed to be miraculous, it also comes with hefty price tag.

The EASe app, on the other hand, helps desensitize your child's hearing through non-threatening exposure to certain sounds and frequencies. I would file this one under "talk to your doctor first," but it sure comes at a cheaper price than AIT.