LIVING WITH AUTISM BY MICHAEL LETTMAN
AUTISM TECHNOLOGY & APPS
This is a tool that can be used to create social stories, a useful tool for people with autism to make a plan or “script” for how to handle situations that are difficult for them.
Michael’s thoughts: I’m guessing that sandbox learning helps out with nice stories & “scripts” to figure out ways to take care of very difficult situations for autistic children which is definitely grateful of them.
ABC TALK WITH ME
This is an augmented reality app which has a direct impact on the imagination. The program improves memory and attention, as well as motor nerves and language skills (reading, perception of pronounced words and speaking) through the study of foreign languages.
Michael’s thoughts: A way for helping children with autism build up some experience for being OK here in the real world is TRULY helpful for them & their families. This kind of help provides alphabet learning, language learning, & trying to enjoy it with their parents, which shall definitely make them very happy.
LOLA: Laugh Out Loud Aid
LOLA is a app made by Tech Kids Unlimited for guiding children with ASD through their daily lives.
Michael’s Thoughts: I'd say it's a fascinating, helpful tool to provide some teaching and training for making sure you'll be okay in your daily life. I'm grateful that LOLA was created to provide important solutions for the autistic community so they may enjoy their living in society. I'm happy that an app like this became a big help for autistic kids since they might like to make their daily life a little more fun or their daily activities can be like important challenges that they must complete which can make everyone feel great not just autistic kids themselves.
INDI COMMUNICATION TABLET
Indi is an ideal solution for non-verbal, late talkers, and verbally limited users that can interact with a device using their hands, and/or individuals with more significant physical disabilities that could use a switch or head-mouse. Individuals of all ages with speech and language disabilities, including non-verbal Autism, children with Autism, and people with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other intellectual disabilities can all benefit from Indi.
Michael’s Thoughts: I’m guessing this device may be helpful for not just those with Autism Spectrum Disorder but for many people with disabilities. So hopefully Indi & their powerful tool (that’s a tablet) has done excellent in helping give some good learning to those with ASD.
Michael's Comment on review video: I say that it’s good for the girl named Lana (who’s diagnosed with ASD) to have a useful device to aid in her needs like learning, talk to friends, & have some fun, I’m sure she’ll be just fine with her special tablet.
MILO ROBOT
Link to Website: Milo Robot Website
Michael’s Thoughts: I see that Milo the Robot is excellent robot for children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to learn some lessons, help out with some struggles, giving good therapies, and having ways with improving their skills that has been a big help for families & even schools which is also good news for the teachers. So I say that Milo the Robot is an fantastic teaching tool for the autistic community especially for the innocent children.
APPLE WATCH
Review of Apple Watch by person with Autism
Michael's Thoughts: I have to admit that Apple Watch is a very interesting device since it might has many features that a cell phone has. So maybe it means that we can be free from cell phones for a while & still do cell phone stuff on our wrist (especially calling & texting). If Apple Watch was very helpful to a 20-year-old British Woman named Molly Watt, who had Usher Syndrome and is deaf & blind (which makes me feel bad for her) then I have to agree with it. I'm certain it can useful & enjoyable to many with Autism Spectrum Disorder (possibly including the non-autism community).
Floreotech
Floreo, a venture and NIH backed startup, leverages the power of virtual reality to provide safe, immersive, repeatable, and affordable social and communication therapy that is fun and engaging for the user. while allowing a supervising adult to monitor and track the user’s progress. We are currently piloting Floreo at a special education school for children on the autism spectrum, a large ABA therapy company, and through a partnership with the Center for Autism Research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Michael’s Thoughts: I’m guessing the Virtual Reality work of Floreo provided an fun, safe, & enjoyable way for the autistic community to experience & learn some of the real world ways in life through the world of virtual reality which is definitely a helpful method of learning & teaching for them.