Bella, a 9 year old from Zionsville, Indiana, has Cerebral Palsy. The right side of her body is weak, and she wears a brace on her right leg. These physical challenges affect her ability to ride traditional bicycles generally available to everyone in the market. But just like any other 9 year old, s…

HoloLens, Microsoft’s augmented reality headset that is yet to hit mass market, has several useful applications, one of which is helping blind people navigate. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology recently created an app for HoloLens that uses the device’s real time room…

Your child is unique and special, as is any child, with a personality to match. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences, but as a parent to a child with autism, you know the challenges that come along with it. You happily accept them, but there are some struggles you do have some con…

There is no doubt that present day assistive technology is unstoppable when it comes to making lives easier and more comfortable for people with disabilities. Individual contributors and inventors have been able to unleash their creativity in various ways, and using technology that’s available…

People with Autism and post traumatic stress disorder are sensitive to loud and large venues – generally places that have over-stimulating environments. In many cases, people with these conditions or parents with kids with these conditions avoid going to such places. However, completely avoidi…

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A new technique reveals the active genes and the regions that regulate them in thousands of single cells at once1. The method involves combining two existing techniques and dramatically scaling them up. A cell’s function is determined by which of its genes are active. To identify these genes, scient…

By Jeremy Sicile-Kira  Truly I love music. I’m happy to say that an art gallery asked me to submit paintings for an exhibition about harmony and music. I chose to paint the two musicians and one symphony included in this blogpost because I enjoy their music. First I listened to their music, the…

Even typical siblings of children with autism tend to struggle with anxiety, depression and social difficulties, according to a large new analysis1. The findings provide the most robust evidence to date that these siblings have problems, too, says lead author Carolyn Shivers, assistant professor of …

Who thought this was a good idea?!Source: The Autism Site

And when FedEx caught wind of the story, they offered Tyler an extra-special surprise!Source: The Autism Site

Recently I was working with a parent who was using a TimeTimer with her son to help him recognize when it was time to get ready for bed. Our plan was to start the timer every night while he was engaged in an activity, show him the timer and have him repeat how many minutes left, then have him tell h…

By Jackie Edwards A garden is generally extremely cathartic and relaxing for children, making it the perfect addition to any school or home catering to children on the spectrum.  While it has been found that children on the spectrum gravitate towards games that stimulate their senses, the same benef…

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