# Model Me Going Places 2

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375669988](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375669988)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id375669988`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Model Me Kids, LLC
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (83 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-11-16
- **First published:** 2010-07-09
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/model-me-going-places-2/id375669988)
- **Website:** [http://www.modelmekids.com](http://www.modelmekids.com/)

## Description

Model Me Going Places 2 is a visual teaching tool that helps children and teens with autism learn to navigate challenging community locations. Each destination includes a photo slideshow that models appropriate behavior.

Locations include Hairdresser, Mall, Doctor, Playground, Grocery Store, and Restaurant. The app offers English audio narration and descriptive text, easy forward/back controls, and a home button to return to the menu. Based on the Model Me Going Places DVD from Model Me Kids, this resource supports social-skills development.

## Rankings

- #152,673 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Model Me Going Places 2 as a free, practical set of social stories that support autistic and special-needs children with emotion recognition, behavior planning, and fear reduction when visiting new places. It is valued for daily/weekly use, potential to aid speech, and real-life relevance. A recurring drawback is the dark visuals, which can hinder visibility, and some users request accessibility tweaks and more content in future updates.

### Pros

- Helpful for autistic and special-needs kids; teaches emotion labels, characteristics, and cause/effect with a well-structured length.
- Free social stories that work well to review different places one might go.
- Great for weekly and daily use with kids on the spectrum; versatile in home and classroom settings.
- Improves communication and speech for children with limited vocabulary; many parents feel it gives their child a voice.
- Visual supports and easy directions help children become familiar with going places and reduce anxiety (e.g., haircut).

### Cons

- Pictures are too dark / visuals are very dark, making content hard to see on some displays.

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