Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box

Light Box uses abstract animation and sound to introduce basic touch skills and awareness.

Category	Price	Seller	Device
Education	$3.99	Simon Evans	iPhone, iPad, iPod

Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box Screenshot on iOS

Light Box has become a popular choice for parents of babies and young toddlers but was originally made for teenagers with autism and a range of complex needs. Sounds and graphics are appropriate for any age-group.

Light Box naturally encourages exploration of touch gestures through 24 scenes which range from calm & immersive to loud & energetic. Numerous options are provided to customise visuals and simplify controls.

Reviews from purchasers:

"Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box is a multifaceted app to use when teaching cause and effect, targeting, and visual attention. Great for use with low vision kids or as a "chill out " app for the overly stressed kid or adult....."

"My son is ASD and loves this app so much. Already has a favourite setting. Highly recommended, not just for SEN kids."

"My 18 month old loves it! Great for young ones. Lots of different lights and sounds. Easy to use. :) "

"My almost-5-year-old, blind and autistic, is still trying to figure out how touching the tablet works. This app had him refining his touch and laughing and interacting almost immediately! What a great find!"

"Really pleased with this - great auditory and visual feedback. Used with different people and all find something they like. Well worth the money."

"My DS/Autistic son loves this app. it is calming and soothing and keeps him well engaged. I would recommend this app for long waits and crowded places."

Light Box also provides automatic (touch free) play to enable switch control for basic cause and effect.

For more information on setting up your Bluetooth switch or keyboard click the Developer Website link and scroll down.

Reviews

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tweeish

I work with students with special needs who have severe cognitive disabilities. For my K-2nd graders I should work with having them respond to music, to interact with sound, and to explore sound. This app is close to perfect. I would request that not every box have a black background. I would request that there be a wider variation of pitchs and volume. I would request that there be a wider variation of timbres. With these changes I'd give this app five stars because more of my students would find something they would like. As it is, there is too much similarity. Perhaps as part of a future up date you would consider these ideas.

Sensory Lightbox
RN ellie

I found this app under the 'cause and effect' category in the Autism App and had high hopes for fun and stimulating activity for my severely disabled patient. He has responded very well to similar apps and, since Lightbox offers so many choices, I thought it would be perfect for him. However, it's been quite a disappointment. The touchscreen feature is too sensitive detecting multifinger swiping far too easily either closing out the app, moving laterally to another open app screen or vertically showing the simultaneously open apps along the bottom. Then when you reopen it, there is no sound until you exit back to the lightbox menu and restart it. It's really frustrating for him and for his caregivers. Please fix it because it's a great idea.