UBC students have developed a wearable device, called Reveal, to measure three indicators of anxiety (sweat, heart rate, and skin temperature) using sensors integrated into clothing to potentially prevent children with autism from losing control. The readings are immediately transmitted to a parent’s smartphone, allowing a caregiver to step in before a situation escalates.

Parents of autistic children in the Lower Mainland are invited to provide input in fine-tuning the product before pilot testing starts. To participate, contact hello@awakelabs.com [10] or contact Ms Andrea Palmer at 604 790-9805.