September | 2018 | Autism Today

Therapy Options for Autism Children
— September 28, 2018

Therapy options vary once a child is diagnosed of autism. The complete system usually involves appointments with various health professionals including occupational, speech and behavioral therapist. In most of the cases the therapy of an autistic child is time-intensive and hugely expensive. Not many people can afford the treatment. Some studies have suggested that in…
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Serious Games for Children with Autism
— September 26, 2018

“Serious games” are a new generation of mobile and computer apps that have been designed to be more than just a recreational diversion. These games can be used for learning and educational purposes and help train people for medical or health applications and in new environments. They can be both useful and entertaining. Experts are…
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An Autism Detection App on the Cards?
— September 24, 2018

Scientists are reportedly involved in developing an autism detection app. They however say that the software has not been designed to work as a self-diagnostic resource. Rather, it can be used as a screening tool to detect autism spectrum disorder. The scientists said that in future, the app may be used to screen and detect…
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Apps May Soon Detect Autism among Children
— September 23, 2018

Apps that can detect a person’s facial expression and emotional response may soon become helpful to identify signs of autism spectrum disorder among children. Scientists are reportedly working on these lines at a North Carolina university. The prototype of the app has already been developed and it’s in the first phase of testing. The app…
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Assistive Technology and Children with Autism
— September 20, 2018

These days, assistive technology has come to the help of children with autism, both inside and outside the classroom. A big difficulty faced by children on the spectrum is that all the people may not be aware of their situation. A child with autism is likely to face problems while communicating with people in a…
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Augmentative and Communication Apps for Children with Autism
— September 18, 2018

While there have been several apps in recent times that are meant for individuals with autism, none of them have been able to match the popularity of the “Make Sentences” and “Just Match” apps. These two apps help children with autism to improve their communication and also increase their language abilities through innovative mobile communication…
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Children with Autism and Fun Learning Apps
— September 10, 2018

Neuro-typical children who grow up naturally with no impediments to their learning and intellectual abilities, are social and can communicate their demands to others. But children with autism spectrum disorder are usually withdrawn in their own world and often display behaviors that are not acceptable to others. They have trouble to effectively communicate with others,…
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