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Autism Help 1.1

10.8 MB / 1+ Downloads / Rating 2.8 - 5 reviews


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Autism Help, developed and published by MN Governor's Council on Deveopmental Disabilities, has released its latest version, 1.1, on 2015-02-03. This app falls under the Lifestyle category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 2.8, based on 5 reviews.

Autism Help APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.2+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: air.autism5pointandroid11

Updated: 10 years ago

Developer Name: MN Governor's Council on Deveopmental Disabilities

Category: Lifestyle

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Autism Help on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

2.8
Total 5 reviews

Reviews

2 ★, on 2016-03-14
App freezes, back and edit buttons don't work. Dissapointing

2 ★, on 2016-06-21
Nice idea to have The Incredible 5-Point Scale available in an app. Most families, teachers, and therapists will always have a smart phone with them. If you can fix the coding so that the BACK button works, this would be a great tool for teaching and supporting behavior regulation to individuals while you're on the go.

3 ★, on 2015-06-05
Back and Edit buttonn Doesn't work.

2 ★, on 2016-10-17
Freezes ugh!

Previous Versions

Autism Help 1.1
2015-02-03 / 10.8 MB / Android 2.2+

About this app

The Autism Help App assists individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other disabilities to communicate and regulate in emergency situations. Using the book: The Incredible 5-Point Scale TM by authors Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis, AAPC Publishing, this app helps individuals act, react and interact quickly in emergency situations. With a touch of a screen information is provided and can help facilitate interactions for a “safe” outcome for both the individual and 1st responder.

Utilizing the 5 Point Scale, individuals can easily communicate and regulate their level of anxiety and take appropriate steps to be safe without the need to be verbal. On the first screen levels are color-coded with different facial expressions, increasing based on the emergency or situation. For example, choosing a “1” may mean “I have a scratch on my leg and need a band-aid.” Choosing a “3” may mean “I have a headache and need to use my relaxation exercises.” Choosing a “5” may mean “I’m lost and can’t find my parents! I need a policeman.” Autism Help can be customized to fit an individual’s needs. Levels of “emergencies”, photos and responses can be individualized for each family. Photos of different emergency responders can be taken with your local First Responders so that the individual will recognize them, adding a mothers voice gives the individual immediate recognition to do something to be safe (“go to your safe place”).

Autism Help can also be utilized as a learning tool to help individuals with ASD and other disabilities learn to interact depending upon the severity of the emergency. Photos based on the level of anxiety can be of a 1st responder for 5 or for level 1 a band-aid, or fidget, or stuffed animal, again each level can be customized with photos and voice recognition to make it “Your own“ Autism Help app.

The Autism Society of Minnesota, AuSM® with grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, developed this app to support our mission of helping families by enhancing the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders through education, support, collaboration, and advocacy. Visit our website to learn more about available resources for Emergency Preparedness for families, 1st responders and individuals.

App Permissions

Allows an application to write to external storage.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.