# Turn Taker - Social Story & Sharing Tool

> Visual and audio cue tool for teaching children turn-taking and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Touch Autism.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-taker-social-story-and-sharing-tool/id704876040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Touch Autism](https://appshunter.io/developer/395610433)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-taker-social-story-and-sharing-tool/id704876040/reviews.md

## What is Turn Taker?

Turn Taker uses visual and audio cues to facilitate turn taking and sharing for any child. The app also includes an illustrated social story about game play and sharing. This app has been used successfully with a variety of young children who find it difficult to share. 

AutismEpicenter.com writes “Turn Taker is a valuable audio and visual cue for helping children learn how to take turns and to share; simple, yet fills a good niche in the world of autism”.-Shane from autismepicenter.com 

A BCBA who has been working with children with autism for over 10 years developed the turn taker as a tool to teach clients how to take turns or share, after having much success with the tool has decided to release it, so others can share in the benefits of the turn taker. 

Turn taking is a key social skill for all children, especially those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome and other special needs. Learning to appropriately take turns is imperative to create and maintain social relationships. 

Many children, especially those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, or other intellectual disability, struggle with learning to take turns, either when sharing an item or in game play. Studies have specifically shown that outcomes for young children with autism spectrum disorders who socially avoided peers tended to use less language as they aged compared to peers who showed social interest and active engagement. 

Without interventions that focus directly on social and play skills many children, especially those with autism, down syndrome or other special needs, may continue to exist in isolation even if placed within a rich social environment. Children with autism may not act on play materials or imitate peer actions without cues, external facilitation, or instruction; however, with prompting and instruction, play skills can improve. The turn taker acts as an easy and portable audio and visual cue to easily teach these important social skills. 

Interventions targeting social skills have been shown to increase peer interactions and enhance social play output in children and youths diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (such as asperger's syndrome), Down syndrome, and other special needs. 

Often interventions designed to target social skills are complex, and may necessitate the presence of an expert such as a speech and language pathologist, behavioral therapist or occupational therapist. This turn taking app easily facilitates turn taking and sharing in any environment! 

Caregivers are able to set the time of each person’s turn. This is an important feature as it makes it easier to introduce the concept of “sharing”. When the turn taker is first introduced the target individual’s turn should be set to be much longer than the other individual’s. This helps to lessen the anxiety the individual may feel when it is not their turn. Once the target individual has mastered turn taking in this phase the other individual’s turn can be slowly made longer until the two times are equal. 

The “fairness” quality of the app, with its specific time allotments for each person’s turn will appeal to children of all ages, from sharing a toy in the backseat of a car on a road trip, to taking turns on the swings at the park.

## Key features

- Visual and audio turn-taking cues
- Illustrated social story about sharing
- Customizable turn durations
- Facilitates sharing for children
- Developed by a BCBA
- Portable social skill facilitator

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-taker-social-story-and-sharing-tool/id704876040/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very disappointed

*2019-10-20*

The app has a very short social story about taking turns ... it is not worth the price

### 1/5 — It is so much hateful about the day that I am not a good sport

*2018-10-31*

It’s 1 ⭐️ this time

## Frequently asked questions about Turn Taker

### What is Turn Taker used for?

Turn Taker is used to help children, especially those with special needs, learn essential social skills like turn-taking and sharing through visual and audio cues.

### How does Turn Taker help with sharing?

It facilitates sharing by allowing caregivers to set specific durations for each person's turn, which can be adjusted to reduce anxiety for the child.

### Who developed Turn Taker?

Turn Taker was developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience working with children with autism.

### Is Turn Taker suitable for children with autism?

Yes, the app is specifically designed and has been used successfully with young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, as well as Down syndrome and other special needs.

### What devices does Turn Taker support?

Turn Taker is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Turn Taker cost?

Turn Taker is a paid app, priced at $2.99.

### When was Turn Taker last updated?

The app was last updated on September 30, 2014, with version 3.2.

### What is the age rating for Turn Taker?

Turn Taker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for preschoolers and young children.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.2 — 2014-09-30

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

Updated for iOS 8

### 3.0 — 2013-09-19

No release notes.

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