Autism 5-Point Scale EP 1.2
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Publisher Description
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 the 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 “Your own “Autism Help” app.
The Autism Society of Minnesota, AuSM® with grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, has 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.
May 19, 2015
Version 1.2
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Update for iOS8 compatibility
Autism 5-Point Scale EP = Autism Help!
Credit to authors of
The Incredible 5 Point Scale
Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis
AAPC Publishing
About Autism 5-Point Scale EP
Autism 5-Point Scale EP is a free app for iOS published in the Kids list of apps, part of Education.
The company that develops Autism 5-Point Scale EP is Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. The latest version released by its developer is 1.2.
To install Autism 5-Point Scale EP on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2015-05-19 and was downloaded 0 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Autism 5-Point Scale EP as malware if the download link is broken.
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