Osaka: A group of researchers developed a head mounted display
simulator for reproducing the perceptual experiences of individuals
with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD have symptoms such as hyperesthesia and
hypoesthesia which manifest as enhanced visual contrast and reduced
contrast sensitivity, cause them to see images colored in grayscale
gradients, and present acute sensitivity to noise.
This group analyzed
what signals from visual and auditory senses caused such symptoms and
modeled that process computationally, a world first. This group's
achievements will be of some help in understanding how the unique
perception of those with ASD affects their socializing skills and in
proposing support methods that are truly beneficial to them.
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