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With New Smartwatch App, Help Can Be as Close as Your Wrist

Professor Motti holds up smartwatches

George Mason University researchers Vivian Motti and Anya Evmenova are utilizing smartwatch capabilities to help neurodiverse individuals live more independent lives.

"This project is helping us identify ways wearable technology can support young adults with intellectual and development disabilities in regulating their emotions while completing a task in the learning or employment environment without overreliance on the support staff."

—Anya Evmenova

 

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