| Autism Graphics | | | | As your child grows and matures, introduce more |
| With technology becoming more important and useful | | | | age-appropriate software into their learning routine. |
| every day, a variety of education application aimed at | | | | Elementary school age autistic children benefit greatly |
| children amid autism is now available. Many general | | | | from the program Fun with Feelings, software which |
| educational software titles can moreover be custom | | | | uses video and visuals to identify emotions. |
| for autistic children. Autism Graphics | | | | Problem Solvers is another wonderful title for children |
| | | | in elementary school. It was designed by a parent of |
| For young children, programs that focus on sounds are | | | | an autistic child, so is specifically targeted for this |
| successfully used for many autistic children. These | | | | learning disorder. Problem Solvers engages a child in |
| programs teach phonics through songs and games. | | | | the W-questions (Who, What, When, Where, and |
| Some of the most highly acclaimed software | | | | Why) and works on auditory processing, |
| programs include the following: | | | | comprehension, and conversation skills. Other |
| • Sound Beginnings (1 and 2) – can be made | | | | age-appropriate titles you may wish to consider for |
| voice-specific for every child and includes a headset | | | | you elementary school aged autistic child include: |
| so the child can “talk back” to the computer | | | | • School Routines and Rules – teaches with |
| Autism Graphics | | | | visuals skills a child needs to learn to interact in schools |
| • Speaking for Myself – includes many graphics | | | | • All About Ourselves – helps autistic child work |
| with words and sounds and also has options teaching | | | | on verbal and visual skills while learning about the body |
| Rebus and Makaton signs with videos | | | | Autism Graphics |
| • Musical Leaps and Bounds – teaches language | | | | • Choices, Choices – includes many situations to |
| nonverbally with the use of music Other programs for | | | | encourage autistic children to develop social skills and |
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| Kidspiration, Jemima, Touch It, and Thinkin' Things 1. | | | | |