Yface

Yface Yface is an evidence-based training app with 12 interactive games to improve eye contact, face recognition, and social cognitive skills in high-functioning autistic kids and teens ages 6–18.

Yface

Yface is a training program designed to strengthen eye contact, face recognition, and social cognitive skills for children and teens with high-functioning autism ages 6 to 18.

The app includes 4 games in each of the three skill areas—so you’ll play a total of 12 games overall. Each day, users are shown 6 games chosen at random. For best results, we recommend a minimum training period of 66 days. By completing 6 randomly selected games daily, users can steadily work toward stronger social abilities over the recommended timeframe.

Start building more effective social communication today with Yface.

Key Features

• Playful, motivating games: A range of interactive activities keeps learning eye contact, face recognition, and social cognition engaging and enjoyable for ages 6–18.
• Tailored training plan: The program adapts to each user’s needs, creating a learning path that targets areas where improvement is most needed.
• Progress monitoring: Users can review how they’re doing over time, see meaningful improvements, and stay encouraged to continue.
• Evidence-informed approach: Developed from research carried out by our lab, the training is designed to be effective and grounded in real evidence to support social skills development.

User Tips

• Set a daily routine for using the app—practicing consistently is the best way to support skill growth.
• Help track your child’s progress and celebrate milestones to maintain enthusiasm throughout the program.
• Talk about the games after each session. Discuss what happened and how it connects to everyday situations.
• Use the app in a low-distraction environment so your child can focus fully during activities.



• Include family members by playing together when possible—this supports social connection and bonding.
• Rely on the app’s research-based features to better understand how to support your child’s individual learning needs.

Summary

Yface is a helpful app for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism who want to improve their social skills. With its engaging games, personalized training structure, progress tracking, and research-based design, it provides a complete and practical way to work on eye contact, face recognition, and social cognition.

By using the app regularly and following the tips above, families can support steady progress in everyday social interactions. Download Yface today and begin your path toward stronger social abilities.