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8 Apr 2022
Hi followers! As you may have noticed, it's been rather quiet around ASDTech. We are currently finding it difficult to find time to provide the attention it deserves. So at the moment, we're on a break until further notice. Thanks for your understanding!
30 Jun 2021
Habitica is an online platform that helps users to track, build and maintain habits. Each user has their own Avatar, and they can collect points by achieving the goals that they have set for themselves. Gamify your life! Check it out: habitica.com/static/home
30 Jun 2021
Meet Kebbi! Kebbi is an advanced combination of artificial intelligence and hardware technology. Developed by MOVIA Robotics, Kebbi is here to provide autistic children with a "hearwarming educational experience." Read the full story here: forbes.com/sites/jenniferpal…
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28 Apr 2021
According to Catherine So, more than 1200 children have used RABI since its launch in 2015: Robot for Autism Behavioural Intervention. RABI uses role-playing to help children with autism improve their social skills. Read the story here: reuters.com/lifestyle/hong-k…
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28 Apr 2021
In a recent news article, Kingston University announced a collaboration with home care provider Salutem to develop technology to improve care for people with autism and learning difficulties. For more information, have a look at the following article: kingston.ac.uk/news/article/…
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16 Feb 2021
Follow @ACoRNSussex and @ACoRNSoton for more information on participatory events to discuss topics such as shaping education, health and social care with the needs and wishes of autistic stakeholders in mind, reading groups and other groups.
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16 Feb 2021
What online technologies can be used to engage and stimulate children and young people? Educational Psychologist @AEPHoughton answers this question in this webinar hosted by @edpsyuk youtu.be/8k8ssnqGpos
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17 Dec 2020
The Lab supports children with Autism who 'don't have friends' to gain friendships, learn social skills abc.net.au/news/2020-11-17/t…
16 Dec 2020
AI robot Zoobie can read childrens' facial expressions, helps autistic children learn to code mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news…
15 Dec 2020
Startup @UltranautsInc with a more than 75% neurodivergent workforce shows competitive edge, demonstrates the exceptional talent and unique strengths of people on the autism spectrum news.mit.edu/2020/ultranauts…
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13 Oct 2020
"This study sought to identify what types of evidence the autistic community valued and wanted to see provided, to enable an informed choice to be made regarding digital supports"
You can read the research underlying the #BETAproject here:
journals.sagepub.com/eprint/…
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7 Oct 2020
If you want monthly updates straight to your inbox about the latest autism and technology news why not sign up to our newsletter at this link.
We promise not to spam you: one email per month, new content every time.
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1 Oct 2020
Tech developers! Keep us posted about your latest news via our online form.
Remember, tech doesn't have to be designed specifically FOR autistic users, to be useful and interesting TO autistic users.
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21 Sep 2020
Our network was born out of a special interest group at #INSAR 2013 @AutismINSAR
You can read this history and download reports from those early meetings here:
beta-project.org/en/about/
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16 Sep 2020
One from the archives - read this enlightening interview between former #ASDTech editor @VanessaZeri and autistic developer of the Aumi app Ethan Shallcross.
Our #BETAproject site is full of pieces like this.
beta-project.org/en/intervie…
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14 Sep 2020
Autistic people communicate equally well with other autistic people ....
An engaging podcast on social cognition in autistic people - research by Dr. Sue Fletcher-Watson(@SueReviews) and Dr. Catherine Crompton (@cjcrompton).
14 Sep 2020
We made a lovely film about our @TempletonWorld research on how autistic people interact with each other
There was so much great content, we've now got a podcast about it too! Listen here:
storiesofimpact.libsyn.com/s…
11 Sep 2020
Our site features some great community-research partnerships.
For example, "Whose agenda? Who knows best? Whose voice?"
This article by @Bath_CAAR & co. presents a new way of reviewing and producing evidence about autism & tech research.
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7 Sep 2020
Have you been using a technology, as an autistic person or in a role supporting an autistic person?
Would you recommend it?
Share your judgements on the eivdence for this tech are our #BETAproject website here:
beta-project.org/en/rating-t…
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2 Sep 2020
Downloadable toolkit by the Edinburgh based Salvesen Mindroom Centre has workbooks, activities and more support materials for school going children with learning difficulties, and their parents and teachers. Lots of resources to look through here.
5 Aug 2020
Worried about the schools starting back?
You're not alone. We've talked to parents, carers, children, young people and teachers and you all have similar concerns and worries.
We hope our #BacktoSchool Toolkit can help.
toolkit.mindroom.org/
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