The LaD app is an Autism educational application that maintains an editable list of Likes and Dislikes. An aide to communicate an individual's Likes or Dislikes at a particular moment. An item in the list will be composed of an image (which can be chosen from the Camera Roll), a description, and a sound (which can be recorded by the user). The application can be locked from edits by tapping on the main window's upper left and right corner; to unlock for edits, tap on the main window's upper left and right corner again. Sample Likes and Dislikes have been provided for the user to edit or replace. And, the user can add their own Likes and Dislikes to the lists.

Transitioning from one word to a simple sentence:
When providing text and sound for an item, use one word as a start. For example, for a picture of Mom, use the single word "Mom" as the recorded sound and the text description. Then, as learning progresses, change the recording and the text description to be more complex. For example, change it from "Mom" to "I want Mom".

Made for Christian-Allen with Love:
Audio by Uncle Vincent
Art work illustrations by Auntie Tiffany
Testing by Grandma Derbie
Development by Grandpa Benit
Everything else made possible by Apple

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Autism affects 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls). Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.

Join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd and "Light It Up Blue" to help shine a light on autism. Whether it's your front porch or your local city hall, an office party or a banquet, the whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism.

Light It Up Blue, in its fourth year, is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to show their support.

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Wherever you may be as you join in this special bond of friendship, please join us in helping to shine a light on autism. It's amazing when friendship unites perfect strangers from around the world -- even more so when they unite for a common cause -- Let's Light It Up Blue ;-)