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TECHNOGY AIDS FOR AUTISM
http://techaids4autism.blogspot.com/
A web log on available technology aids to help challenged children communicate. Main focus on Autism related issues and available softwares, tools, gadgets that could make ones daily life easier.
Recent Posts
Sixth Sense Technology :
An amazing video of what one could create for our kids. I see tremendous potential in this for children with learning disabilities. I hope some research goes into trying special kids to use some of these interfaces for interacting with the digital wo...
GPS Tracking your child
I have always wondered how we could use GPS receiver embedded into the clothing of our Autistic son, so that should he stray, we could track him down. We clutch him tightly in crowded places and don't lift our eyes from him. We have also wanted to pu...
Kindle and Autism
Since our kids are more visual communicators, a touch screen device may make a handy communication device. I wanted to see If this new sensation that is expected to replace books ( I have my doubts though ..) could help our kids communicate. So Googl...
Intelli Keys, Assistive Tech : Indian resource
As I surf the web for more on Assistive Tech, I find so much out there that I end up not putting anything on my blog. I jump from one site to other or just keep reading ..... Anyway, I am glad there is so much out there. Yes, some of them don't...
Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs)
Computers in particular and Technology in particular are full of acronyms!! VOCA stands for Voice Output Communication Aids. Individuals suffering from speech impairment could use VOCA, to make requests verbally. A prerecorded v...
Buddy Bike !!
When I began writing, I only thought of technology as Electronics & software. As I read for better technologies that are out there helping or promising to help children with Autism, I found the Buddy Bike. Though, my son can cycle now ( Though th...
