About
Scandu is a prompting and monitoring app intended to help young adults with autism and attention disorders achieve more independence with the help the of their caregivers.
Unique features
There are many reminder / alarm apps. Scandu is a time management app that can ensure that a set of tasks is complete before a deadline. Scandu is geared toward users that are “prompt dependent” and/or easily distracted due to autism or attention disorders, and require a higher degree of interaction than a typical alarm or reminder app will provide. Scandu can verify that tasks were completed by requiring the user to scan an NFC tag or QR code.
Some tasks, such as taking medicine on time or consistent hygiene are critical
There are many location tracking apps. Many apps can notify you when someone arrives at a location. Scandu can alert you when a user does not leave a location on time.
Scandu allows caregivers to receive notifications if a user is running late (completing tasks or changing locations)
Usage
When you first open the App, an account is automatically created for your iOS device. No login is required. A series of screens will step you through setting up your first routine.
User Selector
At the top of the screen is a selector that shows the name of the selected user. You can tap on it to switch users, edit your name, invite a new user or unfriend a user.
Today Tab
a day-at-a-glance style “Dashboard”
- The time of the next task is shown just under the User Selector.
- Initially “No Tasks Today” will be shown
- A countdown will be shown starting at 30 minutes remaining
- “You Are Late” will be shown for 30 minutes after a deadline is missed
- Show all Tasks
- If on, completed and past items will be shown above
- Late tasks will be yellow
- Incomplete tasks will be red
- Deadlines
- Shown in time order
- Tasks are shown under their Deadline
- Tap a Deadline or Task to “skip” it.
- Any users following you are notified.
- Scan Tag
- Tap to scan an NFC tag to complete a task
- Tip: If your device support background NFC, you can swipe a TAG at anytime. Tap the notification to open Scandu and complete the task automatically.
- Scan QR
- Tap to scan an QR code using the camera to complete a task
- Tip: You can use the phone's built-in camera app right from the lock screen to scan QR codes. Tap the notification to open Scandu and complete the task automatically.
Schedule Tab
a week-at-a-glance style scheduler
Tap the "+ Create New Routine" Button to open the Deadline Editor
Tap "Follow" to get notifications for the person selected in the User Selector.
Routine Editor
- Tap the location name or (“None”) to open the Location List
- Use Critical Alerts: when on, alerts for this task will be like "Amber Alerts". They cannot be silenced by the volume buttons, earphones or vibrate mode. Parent alerts are not affected. CAUTION: Alerts will be maximum volume. I recommend only using Critical Alerts for home, as they may disturb the public
- Select tasks from the Task List or add a new task by selecting "+ Add New Task"
- Tap “Save”, “Cancel” or “Delete” to exit the screen
Task Editor
- Edit the Task Name and Duration
- You can use emojis in the task name
- You can use emojis in the task name
- Tap “Save”, “Cancel” or “Delete” to exit the screen
Create Tag/QR
- QR Codes are square barcodes that you can print yourself. You can scan them from the phone's built-in camera app on the lock screen. You can get started with QR codes right away!
- You can print QR codes using bluetooth printer or send them via text or email to another device for printing.
- Near-Field Communications (NFC) Tags, are very inexpensive micro devices that your phone can automatically detect even from the lock screen*, without requiring you to open the app. They do not require batteries. You can get started with QR Codes now and enjoy even more convenience with Tags later.
- Tags and QR codes are the most powerful feature of the app. It motivates you to get up and move to the QR code or Tag, but it does not require you to open the app. It's like magic!
* - Android scans tags automatically when the phone is unlocked. iPhone XS, 11 or higher can scan from the lock screen. iPhone 7 or higher can scan tags from the app. iPhone 5S or higher support QR codes.
Task List
- Tap a task name or the “+ Add New Task” Button to open the Task Editor
- Activate or Deactivate Tasks for this Deadline using the switches
Location List
- Select a location or Tap “+ Add New Location” to go to the Location Editor
- Select "Cancel" to exit the screen
Location Editor
- Give Your Location a Name
- Search for a Place or Address
- Tap “Save”, “Cancel” or “Delete” to exit the screen