# iDo Chores – Daily activities and routine tasks for kids with special needs (Full version)

> Daily living skills app for special needs individuals with video, pictures, and games. (iPhone/iPad app by Center for Educational Technology.)

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- Developer: [Center for Educational Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/498928218)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: English, Hebrew
- Released: 2015-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ido-chores-daily-activities-and-routine-tasks-for-kids-with-special-needs-full-version/id931894090/reviews.md

## What is iDo Chores?

*** iDo Chores is an innovative and comprehensive application for learning to take care of the house. (Sweeping, straightening the room, washing dished etc.)  

*** "This is the most comprehensive and professional application for special education I have seen that addresses the field of ADL both in content as well as in the activities it provides" (Dr. Orit Hetzroni, Special Education expert). 

*** Designed by professionals specifically for those on the autistic spectrum disorder, Intellectual Disabilities and other special needs.

*** Watch step by step demonstration videos and picture sequences, and make your own.
*** Suitable for children, teenagers, and young adults

iDo Chores includes 7 units + a game:
1.	Folding a Blanket 
2.	Folding Clothes and Putting them in the Closet
3.	Straightening your Room
4.	Vacuuming
5.	Sweeping
6.	Washing Dishes
7.	Washing Dishes in the Dishwasher

What’s in each unit:
- A video presenting a teenager demonstrating the activity, step by step.
- A sequence of the task’s steps in images, accompanied by narrated text for each stage, and the option to mark the completion of each step with a V.
- A unique tool to create a personal sequence of the task’s steps, by photographing directly from the application.
- A tool to create a personal video of the task, directly from the application.
-  Learning games to practice understanding of the sequence – what is the next step, what doesn’t belong, and so on.

What’s in the game:
- A board game which combines fun and learning for all 7 of the application’s tasks.
- Suitable for one player or two, and allows practicing in taking turns.
- Contains a pool of randomly selected activities, which allow transfer, generalization, and enrichment of what was learned in the units: what is used for cleaning the floor, which object suits which task, and so on.
- For persons who have difficulty playing, there is the option of going through the activities without playing. 6 activities are randomly selected from the pool of activities.

Advantages of using the application:
Built by professionals with an expertise in special education, in cooperation with parents, occupational therapists, speech therapists,slps, teachers and researchers.
Each task is broken up into its stages, and may be learned step by step.
Using video clips has been proven efficient in instructing individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities.
Building a sequence of the task, with photographs of the user himself, creates a perfect personalization: the users sees himself performing the task.
The board game combines fun with learning. The activities in the game are an expansion of the videos and images sequences, and allow generalization and transfer of performing the tasks to other environments.
Particularly accessible and user-friendly application, meticulously designed to be suitable for users of a wide range of ages.
Diverse use of media: video, images, written text, narration, as well as diverse viewing options.
Preservation of personal materials.
Option of operating both online and offline.


*** Working on daily activities is important for the development of independent functioning and quality of life of special education children and teenagers.

*** The iDo series is recommended for use at home and in educational environments to impart and practice daily skills.

*** Visit our website http://www.snapps.cet.ac.il/

*** Do you have any questions? We’re here to answer them. Email us at Snapps@cet.ac.il

## Key features

- Step-by-step video demonstrations
- Picture sequences with narration
- Personalized task creation
- Interactive learning games
- Board game for practice
- Customizable activities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Taking Care of the House | Free | one-time |
| Applying Blanket | Free | one-time |
| Applying Closet | Free | one-time |
| Applying Dishes | Free | one-time |
| Applying Dishwasher | Free | one-time |
| Applying Room | Free | one-time |
| Applying Sweeping | Free | one-time |
| Vaccum | Free | one-time |
| Game | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ido-chores-daily-activities-and-routine-tasks-for-kids-with-special-needs-full-version/id931894090/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So glad I found this app!

*2015-09-21*

I have a new assignment working with secondary students with severe disabilities.  There are not a lot of materials available for this population.  Everything about this app shows a lot of thought went into creating it.  It is practical and just what I need to teach functional skills.

## Frequently asked questions about iDo Chores

### What is iDo Chores?

iDo Chores is an educational application designed to teach daily living skills to individuals with special needs. It utilizes video demonstrations, picture sequences, and interactive games to break down tasks into manageable steps.

### Who is iDo Chores designed for?

iDo Chores is specifically designed for children, teenagers, and young adults on the autistic spectrum, with intellectual disabilities, and other special needs.

### What kind of daily tasks does iDo Chores teach?

The app covers a range of household chores, including folding a blanket, folding clothes, straightening a room, vacuuming, sweeping, and washing dishes (both by hand and in a dishwasher).

### Can I customize the tasks in iDo Chores?

Yes, iDo Chores allows you to create personal sequences of task steps by photographing directly from the application or creating personal videos of the tasks.

### Does iDo Chores have ads?

No, iDo Chores does not contain advertisements.

### What is the learning methodology of iDo Chores?

The app employs a step-by-step learning methodology, supported by video clips proven efficient for individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities. It also includes learning games to practice understanding task sequences.

### What devices is iDo Chores available on?

Based on the provided data, iDo Chores is supported on iPads.

### How often is iDo Chores updated?

The latest version of iDo Chores is 1.3, which was last updated on November 7, 2015. This indicates infrequent updates.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2015-11-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug Fixes.
- New Icon.

### 1.2 — 2015-09-08

- Added support for Hebrew.
- Added the ability to download units to the device and use them locally.

### 1.0 — 2015-07-16

No release notes.

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