Robooter, a leading autonomous mobility device manufacturer, showcased its innovative power wheelchair, the X40, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas. This event, with 3275 exhibitors, is an important platform for companies like Robooter to display their products. The X40, a semi…

The Wheely-X, a new device showcased by Korean startup Kangsters at CES 2024, offers a unique solution for wheelchair users seeking to exercise. This innovative product integrates a treadmill designed specifically for wheelchairs with a mobile app, allowing users to control speed and direction throu…

Random fluctuations in neuronal activity are more variable in a fragile X mouse model than in wildtype mice. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 15 January. SourceSource: Spectrum News

I know it’s been a hot minute but we are back with the AT themed crossword puzzle! This puzzle is more than just a pastime; it’s a journey through the diverse world of assistive technologies, adaptive solutions, and inclusive design principles. Each clue and answer has been carefully cra…

CES 2024 in Las Vegas introduced a new wearable device, the GyroGlove, which is designed to counteract hand tremors using advanced gyroscopic technology. This glove has been particularly beneficial for individuals like Roberta Wilson-Garrett, who lives with Parkinson’s Disease. The glove helps…

Male pups born to mothers treated with immune-stimulating molecules show autism-like behaviors and, unlike wildtype animals, do not lose memories formed during early life. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 8 January. SourceSource: Spectrum News

“Harmonium” is an innovative sign language adventure and music game centered around Melody Macato, a 10-year-old Filipina-American girl who is Deaf. In the game, Melody aspires to create a unique type of music that is accessible to her friends, combining visual and tactile elements. The …

Handheld devices promise to bring autism detection home, but many researchers urge caution. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 1 January. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Nils Skudra During this holiday break, I had the opportunity to watch Love on the Spectrum, a Netflix miniseries which provides a unique examination of the lives of people on the autism spectrum searching for their soulmates. Through its profiling of several autistic individuals in different part…

The director of the Emotional Brain Institute discusses the Cajun music scene in Louisiana and how memories change with time. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Jacqueline Child, a 29-year-old woman living with disabilities, faced continual rejection and discrimination on mainstream dating apps. This struggle, stemming from her invisible disabilities such as lupus and dysautonomia, prompted her to cofound a dating app specifically for people with disabiliti…