For adults with Autism spectrum disorders/conditions, there are a number of apps available, on iOS, Android and web-based platforms, that can assist with daily life, including work, study etc. Below is a list of some that we have come across, and found to be beneficial.
Developing habits/routines
| Name/Icon | Description, Link | Price |
| HabitRPG | Habit building and productivity app that uses gamification to motivate. Collect points for completing good habits and avoiding bad habits.
iOS and Android |
Free to download, in app purchases |
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Routinely |
Establish, track, understand, and be more mindful of your daily routine. Set goals for each of the tasks and habits that make up your day, and then track your completion of those goals. Can send you notifications to remind you to complete your goals, and provides a history view to review past days.
iOS only www.appadvice.com/app/routinely-track-your-daily-routine/1135990298 |
Free to download |
| Todoist | Acts as a checklist, organiser, calendar, reminder and habit forming app. Can be shared with others for joint projects, integrated with other apps such as Dropbox and Alexa.
iOS and Android |
Free, premium versions available. |
| Work Autonomy | Designed to assist with person-generated communication with coworkers and supervisors regardless of linguistic or cognitive skill, tracking task analysis and work schedules independently, and allowing access to concrete information about work expectations, production etc.
iOS only |
Paid, app, approximately €190 |
Mood trackers
| MoodPanda | Track your moods using graphs and calendars. Community aspect to offer support and advice
iOS, Android and web |
| T2 Mood Tracker | Designed to help users track their emotions over time. It comes with six pre-installed areas, including Anxiety, Depression, Well-Being, and Stress. Users can also add and customize additional scales.
iOS and Android |
Managing Over Stimulation
| Miracle Modus | Designed to help with sensory overload, by providing strong visual stimuli that move in predictable patterns.
iOS and Android |
Free |
| Dropophone | Create minimalist melodies for relaxation purposes
iOS only |
Free |
| Sensory apps | Range of sensory apps to help with relaxation and overstimulation.
#iOS, Androd, Web, Chrome
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Free |
| Relax Melodies | Melody and white noise app.
iOS and Android
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Free to download, in app purchases |
Relaxation/mediation
| Headspace | A meditation and mindfulness app. Designed to guide the user through narrated sessions to focus on relaxation and help cope with stress and anxiety.
iOS, Android and online |
Free |
Please do let us know if you have come across others!