Tag: autism

When things get on top of us, we look for peace and serenity. A designer from France has created a chair specially aimed at preventing people within the Autism spectrum from experiencing sensory-overload. The cocoon-like chair is equipped with noise-absorbing, plain cushions which can be inflated at the touch of a button. The resulting pressure on the torso and...

Learning a new skill helps keep our brain active. That includes learning and using a new language. An international research team has recently demonstrated that bilingualism is especially beneficial for autistic children. The team split over 100 autistic children aged between 6 and 15 into groups and carried out various activities with them. In the process they observed that...

Conversations can be tricky on a first date. For those with autism, however, they can be tricky full-stop. The WHO estimates that 1 in 160 children have some form of autism, which can present as difficulties in processing information, or regarding perception. Maintaining eye-contact or changes to routine can be obstacles. Studies and experiments have shown that technology can...