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Category Archives: Autism
What if a robot could help children with autism learn? [VIDEO]
Yesterday we had a look at a game to feel sensory overload like persons suffering from autism do. Another way of working on that topic using technology is the approach … Continue reading
A Game To Feel Sensory Overload Like Sufffering From Autism – Auti-Sim [VIDEO]
Auti-Sim Autism Hyper-sensitivity Simulation is a game that helps players to gain empathy and understanding of autistic children. It was developed during Hacking Health Vancouver 2013 hackathon. The player navigates through a … Continue reading
Smartphone app helps children with autism communicate better
A smartphone application that has potential to help children with autism communicate more effectively is now available for download. Developed by Keith Allen, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics at the University … Continue reading
The Apple iPod Touch as a vocational support aid for adults with autism: Three case studies – IOS Press – Journal Article
Authors Tony Gentry1, Stephanie Lau2, Alissa Molinelli2, Amy Fallen3, Richard Kriner4 Abstract Personal digital assistants (PDAs) offer task management and organizational features that may be utilized to help people with … Continue reading
Kids Go Gaga Over Tablets [INFOGRAPHIC]
Infographic by MDG Advertising
Simple Wristbands May Track Seizure Risk: Scientific American
By Rose Eveleth, scientific american An M.I.T. Media Lab professor talks about new wristbands that measure seizures How did this project start? We built our first sweatband sensor to get … Continue reading
iPads help children with special needs communicate
FLAT ROCK — As Emily Hodges touched a picture on the iPad 2 Wednesday at Helping Hands Developmental Center, an electronic voice said, “Spider.”… … See on http://www.blueridgenow.com
Online Therapy Program to Help Fight Autism
A platform called Skills gives parents and teachers access to the tools and curriculums needed to work with kids with autism. … See on mashable.com
The Freud Apps: AI, Virtual Life Coaching, and the Future of Psychotherapy | Hybrid Reality | Big Think
Mental health and self-improvement services are increasingly accessible via mobile apps. The newest crop of these apps increasingly integrates Artificial Intelligence capabilities similar to Apple’s virtual assistant Siri. These intelligent … Continue reading
