http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:30:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/a-chair-that-will-put-you-to-sleep.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:33:27 +0000 Research on children with Rhythmic Movement Disorder that is commonly found in autistic children inspires a chair so comfortable it will lull anyone to sleep.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/bearhug-wearable-deep-pressure-therapy.html Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:42:09 +0000 An inflatable vest concept designed to ease potential anxiety surges and regulate the sensory system of its autistic users.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/ipad-could-help-children-with-autism.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:21:28 +0000 SF Weekly reports on an autistic child who showed marked improvement while using the device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/grace-iphone-app-gives-autism-a-voice.html Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:16:07 +0000 A new iPhone application can now offer hope to autistic children who have difficulties with speech. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/dad-develops-technology-to-help-his-autistic-son-communicate.html Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:17:08 +0000 Speaks4Me is an electronic device that helps kids suffering from learning and speaking difficulties to communicate.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/using-autism-as-an-advantage.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:40:34 +0000 Specialisterne is a Danish IT consultancy that hires a large number of employees with autism-spectrum disorders.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/hood-to-aid-autism.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:40:00 +0000 Leo Chao’s ‘Beagle Scarf’ was created to aid Autistic people in times of stress.  Some studies have shown music, textured toys and aromatherapy to be of great benefit in alleviating the stress and discomfort often associated with Autism.  The Taiwanese-born, American-raised designer created the scarf which can be gently wrapped around the head.  Inlaid speakers rest near, (but not too close) to the ears allowing the hood to play soothing music when activated by the wearer.  Customized aroma patches line the hood and pockets with a textured lining are also used within the design.  No word yet on whether theRead more...]]>