Navigating adulthood with autism presents unique challenges, but technology can be a powerful ally. BridgingApps has curated a comprehensive list of apps designed to support adults with autism in various aspects of daily life. This collection emphasizes skill development over…
Today’s digital world is loaded with targeted apps for managing life with autism. Our app reviewers have recommendations for planning an exercise program, managing money, playing educational games, and much more. When choosing (or helping your child choose) an app,…
BridgingApps continues to be a vital resource for families, educators, and professionals seeking to use technology to support individuals with disabilities, special needs, older adults and Veterans. This year, the blog has featured success stories, practical advice, and insights into…
For children with autism, the holidays aren’t always happy. Flashing lights, loud music, and strange aromas assault the senses. Noisy crowds are everywhere. Routines are disrupted. And with end-of-year school breaks, parents often bear a double burden: managing the children…
CoughDrop is a robust augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that gives a voice to those who cannot speak vocally for themselves. The program can be used with a switch or with eye tracking for those with mobility concerns. The…
October is AAC Awareness Month. The goal is to raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and to inform the public about the many different ways in which people communicate using communication devices. BridgingApps has created a new list…
The brains behind this blog are all Gulf Coast residents, so we empathize if you’ve had more than enough of summer. In some places, summer is the most beautiful season: in the southeastern U.S., it’s mostly one long slog of…
Our new Assistive Technology Apps for Diverse Learning Needs App List showcases a variety of apps designed to support individuals with different learning challenges. These apps cater to needs such as time management, writing assistance, note-taking, voice transcription, reading, audiobooks,…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Journal is a built-in app that comes pre-installed on new iPhones and is added to older iPhones when updated to iOS 17 or later. The app uses recent photos, locations…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: The BeMe: Teen Mental Health app offers a confidential way for teens to record their feelings, message with a coach, and build a support team while working through complex…
