A comprehensive app supporting persons with autism in all situations

AutistApp is a free Spanish mobile app created by Melissa Muñoz‑Flández to support autistic adolescents and adults. It offers nine modules (pictograms, self‑regulation, education, situational mutism cards, job board), works offline and has 85,000+ downloads.

AutistApp, developed by an engineer with autism from Concepción who founded Prisma Neurodivergente SpA, supports autistic and neurodiverse people, especially adolescents and adults. The free app offers cards with text and audio, pictogram-based communication, anxiety tools, and job info. Available on Google Play and App Store, it grew from 37,000 users in 2024 to 85,000 by mid-2025 in Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. It plans to expand from the Spanish to English and Portuguese versions and to develop a business model for expansion.

Problems Targeted

For persons with autism – especially adolescents and adults – there is a lack of supportive digital tools tailored to their needs.

Solution, Innovation and Impact

AutistApp is a free Spanish-language mobile app offering a full suite of support tools to support autistic adolescents and adults with communication, emotional regulation, and accessing inclusive opportunities. It includes nine modules, including pictogram guides, self-regulation tools, autism education resources, situational mutism cards, and a job board for autism-friendly employment. Its offline functionality, intuitive interface, and inclusive job board set it apart from existing digital tools, which are often fragmented or focused on children. AutistApp was developed by an engineer with autism based entirely on lived experience, with feedback and testing by other people with autism. It is used by families, educators, and therapists in daily routines, and performs well even on older mobile devices. Launched on the Apple App Store in 2024 and on Google Play by mid-2025, AutistApp has been downloaded by over 85,000 users across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. The founder has been recognized for its innovative approach and social impact through several prestigious awards, including the MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 LATAM 2024, and was on the Forbes LATAM 30 Under 30 list.

Funding, Outlook and Transferability

AutistApp is primarily self-financed, with limited support from social media donations. The founder created a social enterprise to sustain and expand the app through training programmes and ethical advertising. Future plans include translation to English and Portuguese, partnerships with organizations, and expanded mental health and educational content. (#ZeroCall26)

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