Spurwink Launches App for Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Spurwink, a non-profit organization that provides educational and mental health services, is releasing a mobile application designed for teens and adults on the autism spectrum, including Asperger’s and other developmental delays. Called “Hanging Out,” this app is the first of a series that will help support adolescents and adults in social situations.
Teens and adults affected by Asperger’s, or who are on the autism spectrum, have a hard time picking up social cues or figuring out non-verbal communication among their peers. The “Hanging Out” App explains how to invite a friend out and provides suggestions on what to do when out with friends.

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Personally, I feel that this is a great application. I could use something like it it my life. It would have helped me when I was growing up. In the 1980’s however the technology did not exist.

Good Luck to Egypt and it’s citizens

I hope for the best for the inhabitants of Egypt in the year to come. Hopefully this new era will make all of your lives better. I wish for peace and happiness for all of humanity.

Wow!! Palm just launched a new HP Touchpad and is worth taking a look at

Per Palm:”HP webOS goes big.

Our breakthrough interface features a spacious workspace and activity cards that provide an easy way to visualize and organize what you’re working on. Easily move back and forth between cards.1 And group related cards in stacks—or have them stacked automatically.”

Per me, I really like the look of it, and was impressed by the videos.

My only concern would be the availability of applications. It’s advantages are the fact that HP has deep pockets and a ton of partners and resources. The competition is rough, with Android, the honeycomb tablets coming out soon, the Motorola and LG with their slate. I had heard from a rep at a Tmobile store that the Dell Streak 7″ tablet would get a honeycomb update as well. The other strong competitor would be Apple and their Ipad of course. The current Ipad does not offer as much under the hood, but its’ user interface and applications are leaders in the market. If you look at applications that relate to special needs people, the Ipad especially is a leader.

I am impressed by the touchpad and would love to do a hands on evaluation and comparison of it. If anyone wants to loan me one I will do a full on evaluation.

See HP/Palms website—>http://www.palm.com/us/products/pads/touchpad/index.html

HP Web OS Conference today to launch new products and tablets

Right now, HP is announcing new products including tablets. It should be interesting to see what they are launching as well as the price range. I am intrigued and interested in seeing what is being launched. I will post more information later.

My opinion in reference to the 2 Commercials

I thought that the Apple commercial launched in 1984 attracted the worlds attention, it was unique and innovative and to many respects true. I remember how amazing the first black and white macs were. They were unique and interesting just like the Mac Cube.
In regards to the new commercial it is unique, and interesting. Now 27 years after the first commercial, Apple is now the trend setter, the innovator, the “big” guys. We shall see what the future brings.

I am intrigued by the new Honeycomb Android tablets. They should prove to be feature rich and powerful.

Please Check out the excellent autism focused videos, and website !!! It is too good to miss!!

If you are a teacher, or educator please take a look at this http://guest.portaportal.com/tech4autism

It should be beneficial for many people.

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Autism our point of view…

One of my kids mildly autistic, he seems “normal” but at times he obsesses about certain things, buys a new remote control toy, and must have it working immediately, can not wait and gets upset if he has to wait, like a 4 year old rather than a 14 year old.

My 9 year old who is a bit autistic, has odd fears, is terrified of cars in parking lots at times to an extreme.

I was irrationally fearful of dogs as a youngster and teenager, and I still am a bit afraid of dogs even as an adult.

I was very shy around girls when I was younger, and liked a few of them a great deal but I was so afraid of doing something wrong that I did not “even try to kiss any of them or hold their hands, I was gripped by an irrational fear at times.” I did get over it and go married, and am coming up on 18 years of marriage.

I have never been good at making friends, and besides my wife do not have any real friends. I want friends, but do not know how to make them. I am intelligent but socially slow, and my athletic skills are limited.

I recently read a 487 page book on a 3.5 hour plane flight. It seems being Asperger’s has it weaknesses and advantages.

…The Founder…

What is Autism?

What is Autism? For my family it is a way of life. It is normal.

Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not
Otherwise Specified), Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.

For More information refer to this page from Autism Speaks:

I would also recommend an awesome website known as The Babble Out, who also have great content involving autism too, see THEBABBLEOUT!

Their amazing editor is Zoey Miller. Please check out an article that they also did that is really and also deals with autism too–>https://www.thebabbleout.com/autism/ or clock here AUTISM by BABBLE out!
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