This mobile application helps individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manage noise sensitivity by identifying triggering sounds and monitoring heart rate. It connects with a smartwatch to provide real-time data, enabling users to proactively reduce stress and emotional strain.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience heightened noise sensitivity, which can lead to stress, emotional strain, and crises. A lack of standardized methods for identifying specific triggering sounds and monitoring physiological responses in real-time makes proactive intervention challenging.
Solution
E-mbracelet is a mobile application that connects with a smartwatch to help individuals with ASD manage noise sensitivity. The application identifies triggering sounds and monitors the user's heart rate in real-time, providing data that enables proactive reduction of stress and emotional strain. By recognizing specific sounds that cause distress, users and caregivers can anticipate and mitigate potential crises. The platform aims to enhance the safety and improve the quality of life for individuals with ASD, while also reducing the burden on caregivers.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who experience noise sensitivity, as well as their caregivers, including parents, therapists, and educators.
Features
- Real-time heart rate monitoring via smartwatch integration
- Identification of specific sounds that trigger stress responses
- Data logging and analysis to establish personalized sound profiles
- Customizable alerts based on heart rate and sound triggers
- User-friendly interface designed for accessibility