The Importance of Timers

A timer can be an important tool for success with daily activities and routines for children of all ages. A visual timer helps children understand the concept of time by allowing them to see the movement of time. This can be a good motivator as it allows a child to visually see an end to an activity or how long they must wait for a preferred activity. It can also assist with smooth transitions so the child knows when to expect a change in routine.

There are a variety of visual timer apps available for both apple and android products, which have an option for alarm sounds and the ability to choose the time duration. Some of these include: 

	Android Or Apple	App Title	Developer	Price	Description
	Android	Flip's Timer	Spark Developer	Free	Time elapses visually on  a circular picture.
	Android	Time Timer	Time Timer LLC	$1.99	Shows elapsed time on analog clock.
	Android	EasyKidTimer	Goodbehaviortools.com	$1.00	Shows elapsed time on  analog clock. Customizable  with ability to import  pictures and descriptions.
	Android	Kids Timer	Skywise	Free	Time elapses visually on a circular picture. Option for visual to move  faster/slower.
	Apple	Children's Countdown -  Visual countdown timer for preschoolers	Fehners Software LLP	Free	Timer uncovers a picture as it counts down. Optional  sound. Up to 60  minutes of time
	Apple	Kids Countdown -  Visual timer for preschool  children	Idea4e	Free	Timer uncovers picture as  it counts down.  Optional Sound
	Apple	ASD Tools	Chestnut Apps	Free	Timer shows digital and visual countdown.  Able to select  from  picture library or  import your own picture.
	Apple	Time Timer	Time Timer LLC	$2.99 iPhone,  $4.99 iPad	Shows elapsed time on  analog clock.
	Apple	Timer+ Touch HD	Six Axis LLC	$1.99	Time elapses visually on a circular  clock-like picture

If you have any questions about these apps, or any other ways that the therapists at Pediatric Therapy Partners can help your child, please visit our website at www.pediatrictherapypartners.com