'My mind began to wake up'

Article Abstract:

Sue Rubin, an autistic individual of 26 years, was considered severely mentally retarded, with an IQ of 24, during the first 13 years of her life. But when she began communicating with a keyboard, her brain became organized enough to understand what was going on in the world around her, and she also became aware of herself and her autism.

Psychological aspects, Diseases, Rubin, Sue

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The body electric

Article Abstract:

Scientists are increasingly using electrical implants to treat a range of ailments, from heart trouble and epilepsy to chronic pain and depression. The major advantages of neurostimulation are that it works quickly and can be turned off whenever the patient desires, and any side effects tend to be milder than those of drugs.

Facilities & equipment, Care and treatment, Equipment and supplies, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Epilepsy, Neural stimulation

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How do you feel now?

Article Abstract:

Researchers think that technology can help overcome the barrier that isolates children diagnosed with autism. Software that enables robots to respond to a child's feelings can help train an autistic child to interact more freely with people.

Technology application, Psychological research

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