First mobile app

 

Started working on my first mobile app. Its a app for creating timelines for children with special needs.

The reason I thought of creating this app is because I have a son with Autism and one the techniques he uses to communicate is timelines.

A timeline is usually created out of symbols that show what a child with special needs/communication difficulties, wants to do. For example a symbol may show a picture of the garden, so you know that they want to go out the garden, even if it is pouring rain and my sons usually does.

A timeline uses these symbols to show the child what they are going to do now and what they are going to do next. This helps them know what is happening, they feel more safe and secure know what is going to happen next.

The app I’m building allows you to create a timeline using photo’s from your phone to create a several stage timeline.

I’m using Flex mobile to create the app, so that it can be run on Android and iPhone. For the framework of the app I’m using the ActionScript framework RobotLegs.

Not much to show now, will update as I go along.