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Introduction Neurodiverse students are encountered more frequently in today’s classrooms. Those with autism represent a particular challenge for schools and families– and edtech may be able to help. Resources for autism education have evolved significantly since FT4T’s 2009 post on this topic.  EdTech products now offer even more effective ways to support students. While trusted resources like Teaching LD, Autism Outreach, and LD Online continue to provide valuable support, new EdTech tools have emerged to offer more personalized, interactive, and efficient methods for helping students with autism thrive. From communication apps to social skills programs, these innovations are changing the way we teach and learn. Showcase of EdTech Tools Otsimo (Free) Otsimo offers access to various educational games designed to make learning engaging and accessible for children with autism. Created with input from educators and families, Otsimo provides language, cognitive, and social-emotional learning games to support children with different needs. Its free open-source augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) tool also helps nonverbal children express themselves. Speech Blubs (Free) Speech Blubs is a speech therapy app designed to help children with autism improve their communication skills. It uses fun, interactive videos and activities that engage children in learning sounds, words, and phrases. The app offers

YourStory is thrilling for kids. Imagine texting Benjamin Franklin about his famous kite experiment. “Hello! Who are you? What did you do?” you type. Ben promptly replies, “Hello! I am Benjamin Franklin. I was a Founding Father of the United States, a renowned author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat.” Intrigued, you ask, “I heard you got struck by lightning, is that true?” and he confirms, “Yes, I did get struck by lightning in 1752 while conducting an experiment with a kite and a key to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning.” YourStory Education – where history comes alive through interactive chats with historical figures, is just that cool. This innovative startup is revolutionizing history education by making it engaging like a group chat. Whether your students are working on a history report or just curious, they can now have a conversation with figures like Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Ford, and many more. What Makes YourStory Stand Out? Interactive Learning: Say goodbye to boring textbooks. With YourStory, students can interact with historical figures, making learning history a dynamic and immersive experience. Free and Accessible: YourStory promises that there will always be a free version available, ensuring that students everywhere

Streamlining Your Documents with TidyText Introduction TidyText fixes the mess that ChatGPT leaves behind when you generate text. Imagine this: You’ve just crafted the perfect assignment using ChatGPT. It’s dialed in to challenge and engage your students. Once you transfer it to Google Docs, the formatting is a fiasco. Enter TidyText, ready to save you the time and hassle of formatting AI-generated text. Why TidyText Was Developed Rachel Cantor, a frontend developer and the brain behind TidyText, was fed up with the mess that moving AI-generated content into Google Docs created. Determined to find a solution, she developed TidyText, a tool that cleans up your formatting woes with the click of a button, making document transfers a breeze. Key Features TidyText is more than a simple fix; it’s a powerhouse against common formatting frustrations: Seamless Formatting: It automatically fixes rebellious lists and disobedient headings, ensuring your documents look sharp and professional. Complex Formatting Handling: Whether it’s bullet points, numbered lists, tables, or math equations, the app ensures everything is spot-on. One-Click Copy: The “copy” button guarantees that all your beautiful formatting transfers correctly—say goodbye to surprises. Free and NO Sign-Up Required: It’s free, it’s ready, and it’s waiting for you—no