Anchor for Autism
Visual Routines for Autism
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Anchor helps autism families make routines easier to see, follow, and adjust with visual schedules, child-friendly task flow, and behavior logging for caregiver insight.
Anchor helps parents of children with autism build structured, visual daily routines that foster independence and reduce anxiety. Built by a special needs dad.
Anchor was born from the daily reality of raising a child with autism. We couldn't find tools that were both clinically useful and genuinely pleasant to use. So we built one.
HOW IT WORKS
Parents create visual routines (morning, school, bedtime — anything) on their phone. Children follow them on their own device through a simple, calming interface designed for sensory-friendly interaction.
FOR PARENTS
• Create unlimited daily routines with visual tasks
• Set timers for timed activities (brushing teeth, homework)
• Break complex tasks into step-by-step mini-schedules
• Add rewards and motivators to keep your child engaged
• Track progress with analytics, streaks, and completion data
• Record prompt levels (independent → verbal → physical) for IEP evidence
• Get notifications for routine reminders and missed starts
• View daily activity timeline showing everything your child accomplished
FOR KIDS
• One task at a time — calm, clear, predictable
• Fun celebrations and confetti on every completion
• Built-in sensory breaks (breathing exercises, movement breaks)
• Choice boards that build autonomy ("Pick your shirt!")
• Token boards — earn stars toward a big reward
• First-Then motivators ("First homework, Then iPad")
• Works on their own iPad or phone
DESIGNED FOR AUTISM
• Sensory-friendly: soft colors, gentle animations, no sudden sounds
• Predictable: same layout, same interactions, every time
• Visual-first: icons and images, minimal text
• Customizable: every child is different, every routine can be personalized
• Independence-building: the goal is for your child to need less help over time
THERAPIST-FRIENDLY
• Prompt level tracking aligned with ABA standards
• Activity logs with timestamps for progress documentation
• Data your BCBA, OT, or school team can actually use
NO ADS. NO DATA SELLING. EVER.
Your family's data belongs to your family. Period.
This update makes Anchor more dependable in real family routines: better offline behavior, clearer schedule changes, improved child-device pairing, and new pause/resume controls for routines.
The developer, Tyler Goodfleisch, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Tyler Goodfleisch
- Size
- 42.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Arc Transformation LLC