Wait Timer Visual Timer Tool 3.3.0

Wait Timer serves as an innovative auditory and visual tool designed to foster appropriate waiting behaviors. The application is equipped with a social story that addresses the concept of waiting and includes an adaptable audio-visual timer suitable for various durations.

• Color-coded Visual Timer: The timer features a visually engaging interface that clearly depicts the countdown process.
• Adjustable Wait Time: Users can conveniently modify the "wait" duration according to their needs.
• Social Story Inclusion: The app offers a narrative that discusses waiting and effective strategies for managing anticipation.
• Full Circle Clock Representation: The timer's design allows users to visually track remaining time through a complete circular display.
• Facilitates Task Transitions: This tool assists students in navigating transitions between activities.
• Power Management: The timer maintains its settings even if the device enters sleep mode.
• Flexible Timing Options: Users can set the timer to intervals as brief as one second, allowing for gradual acclimatization to waiting.
• No Fixed Time Limits: The Wait Timer accommodates any desired duration, providing maximum flexibility.
• Background Operation: The application continues to function in the background, sending notifications upon time completion, without interruption from incoming calls.
• User-friendly Interface: Initiating the timer requires only a single click, enabling independent use by children and students.

The application opens to a large display featuring the timer alongside a clearly labeled “start” button. Once engaged, the timer commences its countdown from the pre-set duration in the settings. As time progresses, the hand traverses the clock face, transitioning from color to white, effectively communicating remaining time to the user.

Additionally, Wait Timer incorporates a social story focused on both waiting and utilizing the timer itself. This narrative addresses potential frustrations related to waiting and provides guidance on how to cope during anticipation periods.

The settings and instructional screen offers comprehensive options for customizing wait times, along with detailed guidance for parents or caregivers on how to introduce and maximize the use of Wait Timer.