Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications. If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution! What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills. It can be […]
Posts with the disability tag
Zubits: Magnetic lacing solution
A common struggle among individuals with special needs is the inability to tie one’s shoes. This holds true for individuals with cognitive impairments as well as those with physical limitations. I’ve written before about self-tying shoes from Nike, but what if you wanted the ability to fasten any pair of shoes? With Zubits magnetic shoe […]
Loopy Cases
When I got my first smartphone back in 2009, I immediately had to place it in inside of a case. I didn’t have a good record keeping my previous phones in good shape (there wasn’t enough duct tape to keep them in tact.) Having the iPhone was no exception to my clumsiness; I continued to drop it […]
Pokémon Go: It’s More than Just a Game
Okay guys, I am about to admit something I wouldn’t have willingly even 4 days ago. Here it goes: I love Pokémon Go! If you’re on any social media network, watched the news, or been outside lately, you’ve probably at least heard of the game, which is taking the world by storm. On Saturday, I finally […]
AngelSense: GPS tracker for children with special needs
It is essential to know where your child is at all times. For children with autism or other special needs, this is especially true as they have a tendency to wander more than most children. AngelSense is a child GPS Tracker and an app for the parent, “designed to create a safe world for children […]
Meet Leka: A New Robotic Toy for Special Needs
In several posts, I have written about different types of robots and their benefits on individuals with special needs. If you’ve taken a tour of the INDATA Project’s lab here at Easter Seals Crossroads, you’ve probably already met a dancing robot named ARTI, or Assistive Robotics Technology Initiative. (If you haven’t had a chance to meet the […]