If you are not familiar with Google Chrome, take some time to check it out.  It is a free download and its basic function is that of a web browser, much like IE or Firefox.  It also has extensions and extra features like the two previous mentioned browsers.  What makes it different is the Chrome Web Store.  This can turn your browser into an educational tool customized for each student. There are thousands of games and apps (much like the Apple app store) that you download into your browser.  Many are free and a few cost a little bit of money.  They show up in your browser under the new tab page. As you can see above, the student can have all of their games and apps right in their browser.  This is a very easy way to extend your child's learning.

Autism Apps is an app that will let you search for other apps related to using your iOS device for students with Autism.  It organizes the apps by category and also has a search feature.  It also allows you to set parameters such as apps that are free or paid and you can sort the apps based on ratings or price. This allows you to search for apps more easily than a general search in the iTunes store of Google. If you know your student and what skills they are working on, you can narrow your search much faster.  Download here.

Need help finding an app for a student with autism?  This graphic was designed to help determine the needs of the student and provide suggestions based on common learning characteristics. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just a starting point. It is also a reminder that when looking for educational apps, it is important to look outside of apps tagged as educational or specific to autism.  There are many apps that will fit the needs of the student that fall into other categories.  Here is the link:
bit.ly/appwheel