This New Technology Can Help Kids With Autism Participate In Class

In 2014, People for Education released the

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results of a survey that reported 49 per cent of elementary school principals asked a parent to keep their child with special education needs at home for at least part of the school day.

To help autistic students stay in school, starting this fall, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will be testing out WebMoti, a multimedia, multi-sensory system that will allow students who struggle with sensory overload to attend class remotely in a way they can control.

Once the details are finalized, the TDSB will be the first school board in Canada to test the WebMoti system developed in partnership between Ryerson University, Tactile Audio Displays Inc., and Dutch educational tech company, Webchair.

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