AutisMate by Specialneedsware Allows for Effective Interactions
Sarah Moore — April 25, 2012 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & mashable
Effective communication can often be extremely difficult for autistic individuals and the AutisMate by SpecialNeedsWare has been specifically designed with the special needs that those with the condition experience in mind.
Creator Jonathan Izak originally developed the application to help his younger brother Oriel communicate and has now expanded the product to act as a therapeutic tool as well. It was designed to combat the specific challenges that autistic individuals have with language, speech, generalization and categorization by using images and video content referential to familiar locations.
Parents, caregivers or therapists can easily upload relevant content that will help the autistic individual navigate, ask for things and learn new skills while being rewarded for successfully completing the aforementioned tasks. The app takes scenes and phrases that the individual is comfortable with to allow them to more effectively communicate their needs and desires with those around them.
Creator Jonathan Izak originally developed the application to help his younger brother Oriel communicate and has now expanded the product to act as a therapeutic tool as well. It was designed to combat the specific challenges that autistic individuals have with language, speech, generalization and categorization by using images and video content referential to familiar locations.
Parents, caregivers or therapists can easily upload relevant content that will help the autistic individual navigate, ask for things and learn new skills while being rewarded for successfully completing the aforementioned tasks. The app takes scenes and phrases that the individual is comfortable with to allow them to more effectively communicate their needs and desires with those around them.
Trend Themes
1. Autism-specific Communication Apps - AutisMate by SpecialNeedsWare allows for effective communication for individuals with autism.
2. Therapeutic Tools for Autism - AutisMate by SpecialNeedsWare acts as a therapeutic tool to combat challenges faced by autistic individuals.
3. Visual-based Communication for Autism - AutisMate by SpecialNeedsWare uses images and video content to help autistic individuals communicate effectively.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - AutisMate by SpecialNeedsWare can be used in special education settings to support individuals with autism.
2. Healthcare - AutisMate by SpecialNeedsWare can be utilized by therapists and caregivers to assist individuals with autism in their communication needs.
3. Mobile App Development - Developers can create similar apps to assist autistic individuals in their communication needs.
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