FreeCBT vs Asperger's Guide for Autism

FreeCBT is an open source thought diary for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the "gold standard" of psychotherapy and is widely considered to be one of the most effective, evidence backed treatments for depression, anxiety, and panic. If you go into just about any therapist or psychiatrist, CBT will likely be one of the first treatments they try. FreeCBT is a companion and self-help app for one of the most common formats of CBT. You may have heard it called "the three column technique" or "catch it, check it, change it." Your brain is really good at making you feel exactly what you're thinking. Often, we find ourselves thinking "automatic negative thoughts" that lead us to fume on something that may not be true. That can cause us to feel depressed or anxious. CBT helps you record "automatic thoughts," challenge them with cognitive distortions and then train your brain with an alternative thought. If you do it enough, you can change your thoughts, your moods and your behavior. FreeCBT, a fork of Quirk, is open source under the GPL. You can find the code on Github at: https://github.com/erosson/freecbt

Aspie Guide is a calm, practical companion for autistic people and people with Asperger's. It explains the unwritten rules in plain, literal language and helps you know what to say and do in everyday situations. GET HELP NOW (always free) Emergency numbers, crisis and suicide lines, full-screen help cards for when talking is hard, your own custom card, and a step-by-step plan for meltdowns and shutdowns. SITUATION SCRIPTS 42 everyday situations, from phoning to book an appointment, talking to a police officer or doctor, and asking for accommodations at work, to small talk, saying no, dating and family gatherings. Each one shows what you can say, what to do, what to avoid, and why it works. All safety and health situations are free. PRACTICE & COACH Rehearse before the real thing with practice rounds and kind, specific feedback. On iPhones with Apple Intelligence (iOS 26 or later), a private AI coach runs entirely on your device: role-play a conversation, or check a message before you send it to see how it may come across. MY SCRIPTS Save the lines that work for you and show them full screen when you need them. AI CHAT ASSISTANT Ask anything about social situations, emotions and sensory needs. It runs privately on device with Apple Intelligence, or with your own OpenAI key. ALSO INCLUDED Sensory Relaxation with guided breathing, voice guidance and haptics; mini-games for emotions, conversation and figurative language; quizzes including a sensory profile; evidence-based techniques from CBT, DBT, social stories and mindfulness; and 32 chapters of "Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome" by Marc Segar. ASPIE GUIDE PRO Pro unlocks all 42 situations with practice, the AI coach (role-play and Message Check) and unlimited saved scripts. Choose monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/Aspie-Helper/ Aspie Guide is not a medical or crisis service. In an emergency, contact your local emergency number.