MyVisualRoutine – Special Needs App
A voice for every child. When words aren't enough.
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A voice for every child. When words aren't enough.
12 followers
Visual routines and choice boards for kids with special needs. Help non-verbal children communicate and navigate daily life through pictures – no words needed. Based on AAC, ABA therapy, and TEACCH methodology. Features: - Visual routines & day plans - Choice boards for communication - First-then boards for motivation - 50+ built-in activities with symbols - Add your own photos & voice recordings Built by a dad of two non-verbal boys. Freemium model. Available on iOS.
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
I'm Torstein, an iOS developer and dad to two non-verbal boys with special needs.
The problem we faced
My kids use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) - they point to pictures to tell us what they want. Visual routines also help them know what's happening throughout the day, which reduces anxiety and meltdowns.
The traditional approach? Finding images, printing, laminating, organizing into binders. It works, but it's exhausting. And when you leave the house, you can't bring everything.
Why I built MyVisualRoutine
After years of managing physical boards, I wanted something better. Something that:
- Works offline (no internet anxiety in waiting rooms)
- Keeps my data on-device (privacy matters with kids, especially when we take audio and video recordings)
- Is simple enough for grandparents and therapists to use
- Goes wherever we go
What it does
- Visual routines (morning, bedtime, school day)
- Choice boards for non-verbal communication
- First-then boards for transitions
- Day plans for predictability
Kids tap to complete activities. Parents customize with their own photos and voice recordings.
Pricing
Generous free tier with 50+ built-in activities. Premium at $9.99/month or $71.99/year (with 14-day free trial) unlocks custom photos, voice recordings, and unlimited boards.
Where we are
Just launched on iOS. This is version 1.0 - I have a roadmap based on what families actually need, including a
dedicated "kids mode" coming soon.
I built this because my family needed it. If your family does too, I'd love to hear from you.
Happy to answer any questions about the app, the tech stack (Flutter), or life as a special needs parent building tools for other families. 🙂