Hi followers! As you may have noticed, it's been rather quiet around ASDTech. We are currently finding it difficult to find time to provide the attention it deserves. So at the moment, we're on a break until further notice. Thanks for your understanding!
Habitica is an online platform that helps users to track, build and maintain habits. Each user has their own Avatar, and they can collect points by achieving the goals that they have set for themselves. Gamify your life! Check it out: https://t.co/PHUMmsZS2f
Meet Kebbi! Kebbi is an advanced combination of artificial intelligence and hardware technology. Developed by MOVIA Robotics, Kebbi is here to provide autistic children with a "hearwarming educational experience." Read the full story here: https://t.co/AbxyiJWyoe
According to Catherine So, more than 1200 children have used RABI since its launch in 2015: Robot for Autism Behavioural Intervention. RABI uses role-playing to help children with autism improve their social skills. Read the story here: https://t.co/Hw3aUbpdKr
In a recent news article, Kingston University announced a collaboration with home care provider Salutem to develop technology to improve care for people with autism and learning difficulties. For more information, have a look at the following article: https://t.co/e5pMdYFd9g
Follow @ACoRNSussex and @ACoRNSoton for more information on participatory events to discuss topics such as shaping education, health and social care with the needs and wishes of autistic stakeholders in mind, reading groups and other groups.
What online technologies can be used to engage and stimulate children and young people? Educational Psychologist @AEPHoughton answers this question in this webinar hosted by @edpsyuk https://t.co/yau7L2h1Ov
@SueReviews@Autistica Thanks for the link! We actually didn't share it before; would definitely be mentioning it along with the article in the December newsletter ..
Startup @UltranautsInc with a more than 75% neurodivergent workforce shows competitive edge, demonstrates the exceptional talent and unique strengths of people on the autism spectrum https://t.co/mNOxo60Cfw
"This study sought to identify what types of evidence the autistic community valued and wanted to see provided, to enable an informed choice to be made regarding digital supports"
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Our network was born out of a special interest group at #INSAR 2013 @AutismINSAR
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One from the archives - read this enlightening interview between former #ASDTech editor @VanessaZeri and autistic developer of the Aumi app Ethan Shallcross.
Our #BETAproject site is full of pieces like this.
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Autistic people communicate equally well with other autistic people ....
An engaging podcast on social cognition in autistic people - research by Dr. Sue Fletcher-Watson(@SueReviews) and Dr. Catherine Crompton (@cjcrompton).
We made a lovely film about our @TempletonWorld research on how autistic people interact with each other
There was so much great content, we've now got a podcast about it too! Listen here:
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