CanPlan vs Visual Schedule Daily Routine

*** WHAT IS IT? *** CanPlan promotes independence and builds confidence by helping people with cognitive challenges complete tasks successfully. Virtually any activity can be broken into a sequence of easy-to-follow steps, illustrated by photos and reinforced with optional text and audio. Scheduling and reminder features ensure each task gets done on time. Support workers and therapists are providing CanPlan to their clients with cognitive, memory and other challenges, while families and caregivers are using the tool with loved ones who desire more independence. For any given task, a user initially goes through the activity with a support person or family member. Together, they take photos of each step in the task, adding text or audio as needed. The task is then filed under a customizable set of categories, which could include areas such as: Food Preparation, Household Chores, Shopping, Transportation, Exercise, Workplace Tasks, and so on. *** WHO IS IT FOR? *** CanPlan is especially beneficial to people who have difficulty performing activities that require following a sequence of steps, including those with: - Brain injury - Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Dyslexia - Developmental disabilities *** KEY FEATURES *** - Task Sequencing: breaks each task into an easy-to-follow sequence of photos, with optional text or audio - Scheduling: shows a list of tasks to be completed during the day - Prompting: provides the option of audible timed reminders - Active Task Reminder: helps the user stick with a task until it’s complete - Task Categorization: allows tasks to be filed in customizable categories for easy retrieval - CanPlan is a universal app optimized for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad *** SUPPORT *** To report a problem with the app, please email canassist@uvic.ca *** TESTIMONIALS *** “It really helps me to function and complete day-to-day tasks. I use the schedule and alarm to structure my day. It has removed so much stress in my life.” – Client with early onset Alzheimer’s disease “It works great – I can add whatever tasks I need to remember. And I’ll add more and more tasks as I get more to do at work, and when I start taking the bus to work.” – Client with brain injury “I like that each step of a task includes a photo and audio as well. I also like that we are able to add empowering messages.” – Support worker of client with brain injury *** CANASSIST at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA *** CanAssist at the University of Victoria is dedicated to developing customized technologies and services for people with disabilities, with a focus on clients in British Columbia, Canada.

Struggling to explain the plan for the day to your kids? Are you dealing with constant questions like “When is lunch?” or “When can I play?” Finding it hard to keep daily tasks on track? Visual Schedule helps parents and kids plan the day using pictures, icons, and timers — making routines easy to understand and follow. THIS APP WILL HELP YOU: ● Plan the day for children and adults who struggle with focus ● Keep kids on track with clear visual routines ● Explain the daily schedule without long explanations ● Motivate kids to complete tasks — even the less enjoyable ones ● Manage routines for the whole family — each child gets their own profile FEATURES: ● Create daily schedules and tasks ● Choose from over 130 icons to visually represent activities ● Add your own task photos from the photo library ● Use images from Pixabay to personalize tasks ● Create task icons using Apple Image Playground (available on select devices with Apple Intelligence) ● Mark tasks as completed to show progress ● Full-screen task timer for better focus ● Alerts and reminders for scheduled activities ● Create a separate profile for each child ● Start in minutes with ready-made templates: Morning, Bedtime, Chores, and more ● Motivate kids with achievements for completed tasks — — — How can I visually explain the daily plan to my kids? The day is displayed as a visual schedule using icons, photos, and timers, helping kids clearly see what comes next. Is this helpful for kids who struggle with focus or routines? Yes. Predictable visual tasks and clear structure help reduce confusion and improve focus throughout the day. Does it use pictures and icons instead of long text? Yes. Tasks can be represented using icons, custom photos, or images from Pixabay, minimizing the need for reading. How does marking tasks as done motivate kids to finish them? Seeing tasks marked as completed gives children a sense of progress and achievement, encouraging them to continue. Is this suitable for families dealing with attention challenges or ADHD? Yes. Visual cues, timers, and reminders are designed to support attention, structure, and daily motivation. Is Visual Schedule free? The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through in-app purchases. — — — If you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps. Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/