Our Beneficiary

AUTISTICS TEENS

Fact 1

Studies have shown that 1 in every 59 people has autism globally.

Fact 2

People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to have greater difficulty with social interaction.

Fact 3

Certain stimuli such as bright lights and loud noise can traumatise people with autism, leading to panic attacks and breakdowns.

Problem Statement

  • Sensory issues are more prominent in people with autism as well. Glaring lights, huge crowds, noisy areas are some examples of the situations that might cause averse effects on them, which might overwhelm them and cause breakdowns.
  • People with autism have increased chances of having anxiety. 50-80% of autistic people show signs of anxiety.
  • During a panic attack or situations of anxiety, the heart rate of an individual can go up to 240 Beats Per Minute. In such situations, it would be dangerous especially if they do not know how to cope and are left unattended..

    • Our solution

    A L E R T B A N D - A wristband with a built in heartrate sensor, speaker, and cellular access to alert and inform caretakers and familly members services on anxiety attacks which are common in people with autism.

    Increased Independence

    With greater pre-cautionary measures, people with autism will feel more comfortable going out alone, knowing that there are constantly monitored for their safety. Family members will feel more secured to allow people with autism to go out alone.

    Prompt Alert

    The ringing of the device will alert bystanders and there will be immediate notification to the wearers' family members upon detection of increased heartrate. These allow for prompt actions to be taken.

    Automated Process

    A fully automated process with no need for user inputs allow for a convenient and easy use of the device. Hence, in times of crisis the wearer can be assured that the emergency services have been contacted.

    Learn More

    Our Prototype

    Person

    Person

    Collaborators

    Project Heartcode involves the colloboration between Bendemeer Secondary School and Singapore Management University. We aim to help people with disabilities and improve their lives.

    Singapore Management University

    Bendemeer Secondary School