Being a parent is a challenging job, but it's even more complex for those raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that affects individuals socially and behaviorally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1 in 68 children in America has been identified as having ASD. That is a significant number for a disorder that currently has no cure.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, wandering off or "eloping" is a major cause for concern for children with ASD.
Studies have shown that almost 50% of families dealing with ASD reported that their kids wandered off at least once between the ages of 4 and 17.
Many of these wandering cases don't end well. In 2015, the National Autism Association recorded 32 wandering deaths for the year, which was a new record. Many of these wandering children die due to drowning, walking into traffic, and hypothermia.
One dad with a son diagnosed with ASD decided to use technology to prevent wandering, and it saved a child's life.
Doron Somer is a co-founder of AngelSense, a GPS and voice-monitoring app designed for children with special needs.
There are a lot of GPS tracking apps out there. What makes this so special?
"AngelSense is much more than a tracker or child locater," Doron told Upworthy.
One of the coolest features about AngelSense is one that few people know about.
"Our entire customer care team is comprised of parents with autistic children," Doron said. "That allows them to have a flexible schedule with the ability to work from home."
A dad created an app to help his son with autism. It saved another child's life.
No comments:
Post a Comment