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What?
A on Mars is a system
designed to develop social cognition
skills of users affected by
autistic spectrum disorders.
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Autism
The term autism refers to development
disorders spectrum, usually called
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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?
SAS therapy
The SAS therapy (Sviluppo Abilità Sociali,
social skills development)
is made of three levels, that gradually
increases child’s cognitive skills.
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What do they need?
Interests
•Technology
•Play
•Personal Interests
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What do they need?
Interests
•Technology
•Play
•Personal Interests
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Needs
•Motivation
•Support
•Dialog
•Exercise
•Discretion
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What do they need?
Interests
Objectives
•Technology
•Play
•Personal Interests
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Needs
•Motivation
•Support
•Dialog
•Exercise
•Discretion
•Engage
•Usability
•Create relations
•Versatility
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The system
A on Mars’ aims to offer a complete service, able to create
contacts between parents and therapists, and help them
during the SAS therapy.
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The system
A on M
Principal connections
Users
Stakeholders
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Devices
Each device has a different and defined function,
they all are also connected to each, in this way they create a
unified and complete system.
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56 mm
A-cam
32 mm
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13 mm
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A-doll + A-face
Happy
Surpised
Fearful
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Sad
hangry
Disgusted
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The experience
There are four possible use scenarios, mobility,
therapeutic center therapy,
home therapy, parents’ training.
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Results
Therapists
•Thp tracking
•Engage
•Communication
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Patients
•Social skills
•Empathy
•Emotions
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Results
Therapists
Parents
•Thp tracking
•Engage
•Communication
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Patients
•Social skills
•Empathy
•Emotions
•Engagement in Thp
•Family bonds
•Continuous help
53. Thanks !
A on Mars
“The world needs all kinds
of mind...”
Temple Grandin