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📱autism friendly apps for kids

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✨ abbygale ✨

these are my family's tried and true apps for kids, all approved by my autistic kiddo! these are so fun, even for me 😆 these are all compatible for ipad, and i have included prices in the notes on each one. enjoy! and let me know your favorites that...

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accessories

art

books

education

games

math

accessories

affordable functional apple pencil • perfect for artwork

Apple Pencil 2nd Gen - Precise Note & Draw

kids visual timer • we use this for my kid to know how much time he has left

Secura 60-Min Visual Timer, Orange

kids visual timer • we use this visual timer so my kid knows how much time is left

Visual Timer for Kids 60-Min Countdown Purple

art

apps to encourage kids to use their creativity and imagination through art creativity

drawing app for kids • $6 one-time purchase

‎Drawing Pad

art app • made for adults but my son uses it a lot • $13 one-time payment

‎Procreate

books

apps to encourage kids to read and create their own stories

kids version of audible, kindle, and other ebook sites • read and listen to kids books • $14/month OR $85/year

‎Epic - Kids' Books & Reading

creative storytelling • kids can create, record, and listen to their own stories to picture books on the app

‎Imagistory - Creative Storytelling App for Kids

education

apps that contain structured lessons for homeschool or productive screen time

learning platform for kids grades 3-8 • perfect for homeschool or educational screen time for older kiddos | many different plan options depending on your kids ages and how many kids

‎BrainPOP

learning platform for kids grades K-3 • perfect for homeschool or educational screen time for younger kiddos • many different plan options depending on your kids ages and how many kids

‎BrainPOP Jr.

app to learn languages • create a kids account and even make a family plan with all your family members to learn together • free version and other priced plans

‎Duolingo - Language Lessons

learning app for kids • learning in the forms of song, story, game, and more – perfect for kids 2-8 • $80/year OR $13/month

‎HOMER: Fun Learning For Kids

an entire kit of apps • games, quizzes, chess, math, and so much more • also has parental controls • multiple different plans to choose from

‎Kahoot! Kids: Learning Games

educational games and quizzes • the kahoot bundle • learning through playing • multiple cost options

‎Kahoot! Play & Create Quizzes

games

apps that have educational games that are low stimulation

witchy, cozy game • low stimulation, soothing music, and so cottagecore – i love playing this one myself • free with no ads

‎Olivia. The Witch's Magic Shop

invention game • kids can learn about physics, use their creativity and invention skills • free with in-app purchases

‎Inventioneers

simple alchemy game • kid-friendly way to mix elements together – very low stimulation, simple game but so fun for kiddos interested in science and learning how the world works • free

‎Little Alchemy 2

interactive bluey game • if your kid is obsessed with bluey like mine, they will love this game – calm, with interactive virtual scapes, art, and more • $7/month

‎Bluey: Let's Play!

game to learn math • create a character, set your grade, and do math problems to increase strength and progress in the game – also has a parental control app • free (with prodigy membership options)

‎Prodigy Math Game

storytelling and theater for kids • game to encourage kids to use their creative storytelling skills • free

‎Lipa Theater

math

apps to encourage kids to use their problem solving abilities and learn math

addition and subtraction game • part of the kahoot bundle specifically for learning addition and subtraction through games • part of kahoot kids bundle

‎Kahoot! Big Numbers: DragonBox

multiplication and division game • part of the kahoot bundle specifically for learning multiplication and division through games • part of kahoot kids bundle

‎Kahoot! Multiplication Games

math game to learn fractions • learning fraction concepts through games (no words) • $4 one-time purchase with no ads

‎Slice Fractions 2

music

apps to encourage kids to use their musical abilities to make fun songs or to jam

music mixing app • no words, just musical sounds and animals making a beat – lets kids compose music • $5 one-time purchase

‎BANDIMAL

piano lessons • piano lessons and games to practice and learn how to play by ear • free and paid membership options

‎Piano Maestro

music looper app for kids • similar to bandimal (same creators) but a little more simple and focusing more on looping than mixing • $5 one-time purchase

‎LOOPIMAL by YATATOY

music streaming • i know this one isn't for kids but we prefer this one over spotify kids, since you can't access all genres on the kids version. i created a separate account from mine for my kid and added him to our family plan • free, ad-filled opt...

‎Spotify - Music and Podcasts

space

apps for space loving kids or to help kids learn astronomy

3D space walk • view of space, planets, satellites and more in 3D, interactive space encyclopedia and a space event calendar • $3 one-time purchase OR $10 for the whole space bundle

‎Solar Walk 2 - View Planets 3D

3D star walk • 3D view of stars relative to where you are, just point your device towards the sky and see the names of constellations, comets and more • $3 one-time purchase OR $10 for the whole space bundle

‎Star Walk 2: Stars and Planets

astronomy game for kids • fun game teaching basic astronomy and all things space • $3 one-time purchase OR $10 for the whole space bundle

‎Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game

space simulator for kids • interactive 3D simulation of our solar system that lets you zoom between planets, moons and more • $3 one-time purchase OR $10 for the whole space bundle

‎Solar Walk: Space Simulator 3D

parental controls

parental control apps to go along with the kids versions

prodigy for parents • parental control app for prodigy games app • part of membership

‎Prodigy for Parents

i highly recommend utilizing the guided access feature on ipad if you can • keeps kids safe by blocking access to settings/controls and keeping them in a designated app so they can’t switch to something dangerous • there is also a time limit function...

Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support