Half a million people in the UK are on the autistic spectrum, all finding it hard to make sense of the world around them. The disorder impacts both the highly intelligent (some employed in the City) and the profoundly learning disabled (like my late son). Dame Stephanie Shirley, The Shirley Foundation Speaker: Dame Stephanie Shirley Visit the lecture page Suggested … [Read more...]
Autism Theory and Technology (MIT) – A Free Course
The MIT course "Autism Theory and Technology" illuminates current theories about autism together with challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum. Theories in communicating, interacting socially, managing cognitive and affective overload, and achieving independent lifestyles are covered. In parallel, the course presents state-of-the-art technologies being developed for … [Read more...]