{"id":77894,"date":"2014-12-29T06:09:01","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T06:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=77894"},"modified":"2014-12-28T23:00:48","modified_gmt":"2014-12-28T23:00:48","slug":"samsung-app-improve-autistic-childrens-social-interactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2014\/12\/samsung-app-improve-autistic-childrens-social-interactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung app to improve autistic children&#8217;s social interactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While some believe smartphones and tablets may be turning some of us into screen-staring data drones, Samsung has launched a new app that aims to treat the inability to make eye contact \u2014 a symptom of autism.<\/p>\n<p>Developed with Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Yonsei University&#8217;s department of psychology, the company&#8217;s Look At Me app allows autistic children to run a series of games, challenges and tests designed to improve their ability to make eye contact, and enhance their social skills.<\/p>\n<p>According to a survey conducted by Samsung, based on parental feedback, the app helped roughly 60% of the 20 children who used it over eight weeks.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"microcontent-wrapper\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand for-lightbox\"><img class=\"\" title=\"Samsung autism app \" src=\"http:\/\/rack.1.mshcdn.com\/media\/ZgkyMDE0LzEyLzI3Lzc2L2dtMS40N2QzOC5qcGcKcAl0aHVtYgkxMjAweDk2MDA-\/7a6ba2df\/b49\/gm1.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung autism app \" data-credit-link=\"\" data-credit-name=\"Samsung Tomorrow \" data-credit-label=\"\" data-credit-provider=\"Custom type\" data-caption=\"\" data-width=\"950\" data-fragment=\"m!942c\" data-image=\"http:\/\/rack.1.mshcdn.com\/media\/ZgkyMDE0LzEyLzI3Lzc2L2dtMS40N2QzOC5qcGcKcAl0aHVtYgkxMjAweDk2MDA-\/7a6ba2df\/b49\/gm1.jpg\" data-micro=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Look At Me presents six missions for users to complete, and recommends a daily usage of at least 15 to 20 minutes. One challenge requires users to practice forming certain facial expressions (&#8220;Expression of the Day&#8221;), while another prompts them to practice drawing facial features over existing photos. Each challenge delivers points based on a user&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the project, Autism Speaks Canada recently partnered with Samsung Canada to offer 200 Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets preloaded with the Look At Me app to families with autistic children.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"microcontent-wrapper\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand for-lightbox\"><img class=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/rack.2.mshcdn.com\/media\/ZgkyMDE0LzEyLzI3L2YzL2dtMi5mZDVjYS5qcGcKcAl0aHVtYgkxMjAweDk2MDA-\/183f9567\/573\/gm2.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung autism app \" data-credit-link=\"\" data-credit-name=\"Samsung Tomorrow \" data-credit-label=\"\" data-credit-provider=\"Custom type\" data-caption=\"\" data-width=\"950\" data-fragment=\"m!284e\" data-image=\"http:\/\/rack.2.mshcdn.com\/media\/ZgkyMDE0LzEyLzI3L2YzL2dtMi5mZDVjYS5qcGcKcAl0aHVtYgkxMjAweDk2MDA-\/183f9567\/573\/gm2.jpg\" data-micro=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Samsung is careful to mention that its results regarding the app&#8217;s effectiveness are not conclusive; but if the parents surveyed are any indication, the app could be a boon for at least some families struggling to cope with the symptoms of autism.<\/p>\n<p>Featured on the Google Play store for devices with Android 4.0, and currently boasting a four-star rating, the Look At Me app is available as a free download.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0mashable.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While some believe smartphones and tablets may be turning some of us into screen-staring data drones, Samsung has launched a new app that aims to treat the inability to make eye contact \u2014 a symptom of autism. 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