![]() ![]() "It would have a huge impact at home, in the classroom or in daily routines," she said. Palmer's device was recognized by the Global Impact Competition as the most innovative proposal and most likely to have an impact in three to five years. Palmer said there are many uses for this device beyond autism, including PTSD and dementia. In the long run we want to be able to present the information to them to help become self-regulating, so they can see when they are starting to get anxious," said Palmer. "We want them to be able to wear it without knowing it is there. If the device detects heightened anxiety levels, it will send a notification to a caregiver's smart phone. Since many people with autism have heightened sensitivity levels, Palmer wants to integrate the device directly into clothing so it will be completely imperceptible. They were originally looking at how to prevent people with high stress jobs from burning out, but then realized their research could have great potential helping people with autism. Palmer designed the device alongside three business students and two other engineers. ![]() What it's like to be autistic: one Winnipegger's experience.New campaign shifts from autism awareness to understanding.WATCH: Andrea's Global Impact Competition pitch."We want to reduce problem behavior and increase the amount of what we call, teachable moments," said Andrea Palmer, a UBC mechanical engineering student. If the person's anxiety level is heightened, it will send a notification to the caregiver's smart phone so that they can intervene and prevent a meltdown. The device, called Reveal, will measure a person's heart rate, skin temperature and sweat levels. ![]() UBC mechanical engineer student Andrea Palmer. ![]()
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