Types

• Autism software addresses many aspects of autism. Some programs focus on language skills, while others focus on appropriate social skills. In addition, teachers and parents can use specialized software to address behavioral issues and attention span deficiencies.
  
  

Features

• Autism software should progressively build on mastered skills. It should also be user-friendly. Autism software should be visually pleasing. The software should be colorful and interactive, but not too flashy, because autistic children are sometimes overly sensitive to visual and auditory stimuli.
  
  

Benefits

• Teachers and parents can use autism software to customize learning for children with autism. Computer programs allow students to work at their own pace as they master new skills.