Tag: autism

Depression can be identified through video games. Now, a joint research team from Britain and the US has used a similar concept to diagnose autism in children. All children have to do is watch a one-minute video and mimic the dance moves displayed on screen. People on the ASD spectrum often have difficulty responding physicalls to sensory input. A...

A new agency represents models and performers with both visible and invisible disabilities. And now a British startup is supporting people with special cognitive capabilities through a new online platform developed to help those with autism, ADHD or dyslexia find the right job. Because neurodivergent employees can provide a unique outlook with their approach to problem-solving and innovation. Businesses...

New script writing opportunities are increasing diversity on the screen and on Broadway alike. Ever since suffering a tragic childhood accident, a female British founder has felt uncomfortable displaying her scars in public. Now change is afoot both for her and the clients she represents. Her startup specialises in the inclusion of people whose physical appearance or mental health...

These days, you don't need programming skills to make computer games. In the ‘normal world’ people on the autism spectrum or those with dyslexia face challenges because their conditions are not always understood. Now, an Australia-based lecturer in Games and Digital Media is addressing some of these issues in a new game that presents ‘typical’ scenes from school or...

Music can slow the progress of dementia, and give homeless people a chance to shine. Now, an Australian pedagogue and creator of educational content is using a musical to help appreciate teachers in early years education. And particularly those on the autism spectrum, who have ADHD, or are neurodivergent in some other way. Inspiration came from her own involvement...

Given the right entertainment factor, people are happy to go without plastic bottles. Now, a Brazilian startup is helping children and young people on the autism spectrum to learn through play. Their app is based on specialist knowledge and uses the effect of visual perception, which, after all, is closely related to rational thinking and emotional intelligence. An association...

Our brains are lazy, and some people learn quicker than others. An app helps children with dyslexia. Perceiving new situations often poses challenges for people within the autism spectrum. Now, following a 30-person study, a research team in Tel Aviv has evaluated a new method of learning. On the first day, participants were asked to study a visual task...

Synthetic DNA could replace data centres. Where human information is concerned, however, the placenta is a veritable treasure trove. A research team from the University of California recently discovered an unidentified gene in the placenta that could be crucial for early autism diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition linked to genetic and environmental factors. If too many free...