Autism: Matching Emotions

MATCHING EMOTIONS GAMES Helping autistic children recognise and name emotions — one face at a time.

TWO GAMES. ONE ESSENTIAL SKILL. Matching Emotions Games features two character-led mini-games designed to help autistic children build emotional recognition, empathy, and social understanding through engaging, playful experiences.

THE GAMES Oink Oink — A warm and playful picnic adventure where Mr Pig and Mrs Pig share a day out together, feeling all kinds of emotions along the way. Children match and identify each feeling as the story unfolds, building emotional recognition and vocabulary through a relatable, character-driven experience. Robbie the Robot — A playful sci-fi challenge that teaches emotional recognition through the eyes of a curious robot learning what feelings look like — making emotions approachable, fun, and easy to understand. Each game features its own character to anchor the skill and celebrate effort, with sensory-friendly visuals, predictable patterns, and clear audio cues designed for autistic learners.

WHY THIS APP Recognising emotions in others is one of the foundational skills for social connection — and for many autistic children, it's a skill that benefits from targeted, repeated practice in a safe environment. These two games give children the space to explore and identify emotions at their own pace, building the recognition and vocabulary that carry into everyday interactions at home, at school, and in the community. Skills covered include emotion recognition, facial expression matching, emotional vocabulary, and empathy — aligned with DSM-5 domain A1.

BACKED BY SCIENCE — GUIDED BY VALUES Developed by Education Network Group with PhD-qualified researchers, families, and autistic children. Every design decision is informed by autism research and co-design, ensuring each experience is effective, inclusive, and enjoyable.

SAFE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY No ads. Sensory-friendly presentation. Built with families, therapists, and educators in mind. From the makers of Whizkid Games — trusted by over 1.3 million families since 2009.

OUR PROMISE "Delightful games that build real-world skills for independent living." Download now and take the first step toward confident, joyful emotional understanding.

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