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4 apps that help introduce kids to mindfulness and emotional maturity — Optimize That

sudshr47 October 26, 2018

One of these apps could be a perfect way to introduce your child to a world of calm, mindfulness, and emotional maturity.
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Google Glass paired with the right software could make a big difference for kids with autism

sudshr47 August 2, 2018

Google Glass may have never been a hit with the average consumer, but it could soon become an important tool for children with autism who hope to improve their social skills.
A new exploratory study published in npj Digital Medicine provides fr…

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How a bunch of high school students are using VR to help kids with autism

sudshr47 May 18, 2018

Virtual reality may finally be having a moment, at least for one community.

A group of students from Kent Career Technical Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has created a VR experience that aims to help students with autism practice social interaction.

It’s far from a finished product, but was polished enough to make it to the final round of Samsung’s nationwide Solve for Tomorrow invention competition last month.

The app places students in various social situations in VR — the hallway, the classroom, interactions with friends, teachers, and students. Students are given options for how to respond to various situations, and can “practice” the interactions in VR. The kids developed the scripts and scenarios in consultation with autistic students and behavioral psychologists. Read more…

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Cognoa’s AI platform for autism diagnosis gets first FDA stamp

sudshr47 February 21, 2018

Cognoa has gained regulatory recognition for its machine learning software as a class II diagnostic medical device for autism — meaning the digital health startup is now positioned to submit an application for full FDA clearance. Read More

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RightEye’s portable eye-tracking test catches concussions and reading problems in five minutes

sudshr47 February 17, 2018

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but physiologically speaking, they’re windows to the brain. RightEye is a startup that looks through that window to detect common but often subtle vision issues resulting from concussions and other brain troubles. Its quick, portable eye-tracking station can tell in minutes whether you should see a doctor — or look into becoming a pro… Read More