One percent of the world’s population is on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, a group of complex brain development disabilities. Most are unemployed or under-employed. But several tech companies are now actively courting autistic workers for their unique skills, particularly suited for computing. Adults on the Autism spectrum excel with analytical skills. They have an eye […]
Tech Giants Tap Into Autism Community for Fresh Talent
Posted May 26th, 2017 at 1:30 am (UTC-5)
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Tech Holds Promise for Autism, Lags Behind Surging Needs
Posted July 1st, 2016 at 10:43 am (UTC-5)
Technology is helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder break through communication barriers and social isolation. But even as new tools come to the forefront, autism technology needs remain unfulfilled. Twenty-plus years ago, the idea that autistic children could use computers was viewed more as an impediment than a promise. But today’s machine learning technologies, wearable […]
Qatar 3-D-prints World Cup Stadiums; Google’s ‘Autism Glass’ Project
Posted June 23rd, 2016 at 12:02 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Qatar Uses 3-D Printers to ‘Desert-proof’ World Cup Stadiums Scientists at Qatar University are experimenting with 3-D-printed models of football stadiums to address concerns about summer heat when the country hosts the 2022 World Cup tournament. The researchers hope to test the durability of the models against summer heat and sand and […]
Smart Tech Can Fight Gun Violence; Non-Verbal Autistic Users Get New App
Posted December 10th, 2015 at 11:57 am (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Smart Tech Offers Ways to Reduce Gun Violence Writer Preston Gralla argues that technology might hold the key to helping save some lives from the vicious cycle of gun violence in the United States, so long as gun fanatics can be reigned in. He suggests introducing smart-gun technology with fingerprint readers that […]
These Mobile Apps Help With Epilepsy, Depression, Autism
Posted November 6th, 2015 at 2:10 pm (UTC-5)
Mobile apps are increasingly delving deeper into daily life, extending a helping hand to users with anything from fitness trackers and nutrition data to tools that monitor a host of disorders. Among the latter are these three apps that focus on helping people suffering from epilepsy, depression and Autism. EpiWatch is a new mobile app […]