Thu 26 Jul 2007
LINKX: New Language Development Toy For Autistic Children
Posted by Meta-Dad under cool schtuff , fyi , health , kid stuff , tech talk
The electronic toy, which is called LINKX, consists of blocks that the children must place against a specific object. The objects — for example a table or a window — are equipped with a small electronic device of a certain colour. If the children place a block against such an object, the block lights up in the same colour as the object and the child hears the word that corresponds to the name of the object (this word has been pre-recorded by the child’s parents).” ~ ScienceDaily.com, New Language Development Toy For Autistic Children
Here is a link to the Product/Project Page. Check out the movie about the project, too. It’s ashame this item is not available for purchase, as of yet. At the bottom of the ID - StudioLab page there is an email link to express interest in the product.
Related Links:
StudioLab | LINKX
ScienceDaily.Com | Product Press Release



July 28th, 2007 at 3:51 am
wow, that is cool!
August 1st, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Now this is neat…I’m going to post about it over at Gus’ Gang and I’ll be sure to link to you too!