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Autism apps for communication and daily routines

Last verified: Oct 2026

This is general information, not legal or medical advice.

AAC (communication)

All are paid or subscription. Some offer trials.

  • Proloquo2Go

    Symbol-based AAC app.

    Helps: Children who need communication support. Cost: Paid.

  • TouchChat

    AAC app with several vocabulary sets.

    Helps: Children who need communication support. Cost: Paid.

  • TD Snap

    AAC app from Tobii Dynavox.

    Helps: Children who need communication support. Cost: Paid or subscription.

  • Avaz

    Picture and text based AAC app.

    Helps: Children who need communication support. Cost: Paid, trial available.

  • CoughDrop

    Cloud-based AAC app.

    Helps: Children who need communication support. Cost: Subscription, trial available.

Routines

  • Choiceworks

    Visual schedules.

    Helps: Kids who do better with visual routines. Cost: Paid.

  • Tiimo

    Visual daily planner app.

    Helps: Kids and teens who need visual structure. Cost: Free and paid plans.

Learn more

  • ASHA AAC overview

    Plain explanation of AAC from speech-language professionals.

    Helps: Families new to AAC. Cost: Free.

  • Autism Society

    Autism information and local affiliates.

    Helps: Autistic people and their families. Cost: Free.