Decoding Chart vs Autism Life Skills
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decoding Chart
This app is part of a reading and writing curriculum designed for beginning readers or those who have struggled with literacy. It helps children transition from recognizing sounds to understanding letter spellings, using color-coded charts to guide them.
- Sound-to-letter decoding
- Color-coded spelling guidance
- Frequency-based spelling order
- Part of a comprehensive reading program
- Supports beginning readers
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Center for Innovation in Education Decoding Chart - Flip Dekodiphukan Description The tenth of the fourteen apps that comprise the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program. The Reading Program is a reading and writing curriculum for beginning readers and any child who has already experienced difficulty in learning to read. 99% unique – 100% effective - 100% free Background for the fourteen apps The Baratta-Lorton Reading Program also known as Dekodiphukan (pronounced decode if you can) was developed by the Center for Innovation in Education whose many other offerings include Mathematics Their Way, the first non-traditional math curriculum adopted in by the State of California. Dekodiphukan has been in use in classrooms across the United States and Canada since 1985. The Program has been used to teach thousands of children to read and to write regardless of background or supposed lack of reading readiness. To date, no child using the program in a classroom setting has ever failed to learn to read or to write. This Dekodiphukan reading and writing curriculum is now a series of fourteen apps plus a parent-guide for the iPad that, within a period of six months to a year (or occasionally a bit longer for some special needs children), will enable every child using it to read and to write. Reading with enjoyment. Writing creatively. Decoding Chart - FLIP The tenth of the Fourteen Apps The Decoding Chart converts words written in sounds to words written in letters. It is the vehicle for transitioning the child from sounds to letters. Its use is introduced once the child can comfortably read and write phrases. The Chart contains the pictures of all forty-four sounds arranged in the same rows and in the same order within each row as they are in the Stamping app. Beneath each sound picture are various ways that sound may be spelled. The spellings listed beneath each sound appear in order of frequency of occurrence in the words which beginning readers are most likely to encounter. Each of the spellings that appear beneath the sound pictures are color coded. The first spelling of each sound is coded white. If a second spelling is listed, it is coded yellow. Third spellings are red, fourth spellings are blue, fifth are green, sixth are brown, and seventh are purple. The color codings indicate to the child which spelling is to be used to write the letters for a word. The Decoding Chart does not contain all possible spellings for each sound. It does, however, contain the spellings that appear in ninety-five to ninety-eight percent of the words the child will encounter while learning to read and write. A parent guide to how to use the Decoding Chart is included in The Guide instructions for the Writing Worksheets. Two Apps and the Decoding Chart Download Chart – Levels The Decoding Chart-Levels app displays the chart in five different levels, each level matching one of the five levels of the Reading Program. Chart - Flip The Decoding Chart-Flip app displays half the chart on one side and half on the other side of a flip view. Download While the Decoding Chart is available in two app formats and moving between apps is possible with a double-click of the Home button on the iPad, the double-clicking process may not be easily managed by the child. A more child-accessible version of the Decoding Chart can be downloaded from the Center’s website and printed out. Decoding Chart Converts words in sounds to words in letters Introduced once the child can comfortably read phrases Available in two different app forms Also downloadable from the Center’s website Instructions for its use are included in The Guide’s Writing Worksheet instructions
Autism Life Skills
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Autism Life Skills is a subscription-only app that helps autistic children practice daily living skills through calm games. Independence grows through small steps: turning on a tap, washing hands, choosing “I want water,” matching socks, sitting at the table, brushing teeth, putting a plate in the sink, or learning a toilet routine. This app turns everyday routines into autism-friendly games that support confidence, communication, routine understanding, and independence. Simple skills include Turn On Tap, Switch Light, Open Door, Pick Object, and Drag and Drop Daily Skill practice for attention, touch response, and hand-eye coordination. Daily command games include Give Me the Spoon, Put Cup on Table, Put Toy in Box, Put Clothes in Basket, Put Book on Shelf, Put Plates on Rack, Put Shoes on Shoe Rack, Hang Clothes on Hanger, Put Spoon in Drawer, Put Towel on Hook, Put Socks in Drawer, Throw Paper in Dustbin, Bring Your Shoes, Bring Your Towel, Keep Plate in Sink, and Put Clothes in Laundry Basket. These life skills games support home routines, classroom practice, therapy-style learning, and parent-guided skill building. Eating and mealtime skills include Mealtime Pick Items, Wash Hands, Wipe Mouth, Sit at Table, Eat Food Routine, Eating and Mealtime Skills, and Put Plate in Sink. These visual mealtime routine games support hygiene, table readiness, and self-care. Matching games include Match Socks Together, Match Toothbrush to Toothpaste, Match Shoes Together, Match Pillow to Bed, Match Towel to Bathroom, Match Cup to Plate, Match Shirt to Pants, Match Spoon to Bowl, and Match Soap to Sink. These autism matching games support memory, object recognition, association, attention, and problem solving. Sorting activities include Sort Spoons and Forks, Sort Cups and Plates, Sort Clothes by Color, Sort Balls by Color, Sort Fruits and Vegetables, Sort Toys by Color, Sort Blocks by Color, Sort Vehicles by Color, Sort Numbers, Sort Odd and Even Numbers, Sort Same Numbers, Sort Alphabets, Sort Capital and Small Letters, Sort Shapes, Sort Big and Small, Sort Animals, and Sort Same Animals. These sorting games support color recognition, alphabet learning, number practice, visual discrimination, and categorization. Communication and early learning activities include Communication-Based Daily Skills, Alphabet Poster AAC, Number Learning Poster, Yes No Communication Game, I Want Sentence Builder, Feelings Choice Board, Colors Learning Poster, Shapes Learning Poster, Body Parts Learning, Match Number to Quantity, Listen and Tap, Body Parts Learning Poster, and Emotions Learning Poster. These AAC-style communication games help children practice choices, feelings, body parts, colors, shapes, numbers, letters, listening, and expressive communication. Daily independence games include Folding Clothes, Fold Clothes and Put on Hanger, Open Bag, Open Different Bags, Water the Plant, Feed the Pet, Make Bed Simple Way, Shirt Button Practice, Tie Shoe Laces Practice, Toilet Training Preparation, Toilet Training Game, Taking Shower Routine, Taking Shower Image Routine, and Brushing Teeth Game. These daily living skills games support self-care, household routines, hygiene practice, dressing skills, and independence. Autism Life Skills is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and children who benefit from visual learning, predictable routines, simple interaction, repetition, and encouragement. Subscription Information: Autism Life Skills is a subscription-only app. An active auto-renewable subscription is required to access games and activities. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy & Support https://iamspecial.co/autism-life-skills/ Terms of Use/EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decoding Chart at none against Autism Life Skills's 2. Decoding Chart also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Autism Life Skills sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Decoding Chart asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Decoding Chart | Autism Life Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bob Baratta-Lorton | Saurabh Khare |
In-app purchases
Decoding Chart
No in-app purchases
Autism Life Skills
- Autism Life Skills Month Subs3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Autism Life Skills Yearly Subs$89.991 Year
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