Facial Expression Articles & Analysis
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The idea of the project was to develop and verify a system using the latest technologies, which will enable objective assessment in the diagnosis and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. It was the first system in the world to use multimedia techniques and psychophysiological measurements (eye tracking, EDA/GSR), which help in the diagnosis of small children, giving them a ...
Education on sexuality and return to intimacy following a stroke is an important functional topic that is sometimes not addressed by the care team after the stroke has occurred. This can be for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes this subject is not broached first by the care team as there are so many aspects of recovery that first need to be addressed for survivors, such as self-care and medical ...
Live is a tender and cheerful 4-year-old girl. She’s diagnosed with Rett syndrome, but has a more atypical disease course, which means she cannot sit, stand or walk. Live makes good eye contact and has learned to use her eyes and facial expressions to communicate. Live developed as expected until she was around 6 months, but Madeleine, Live’s mother, still felt that something was ...
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is most commonly known for affecting movement. It primarily impacts dopaminergic, or dopamine-producing, neurons in a specific area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. Typically, symptoms develop slowly over years and continue to worsen as the disease progresses. While the manifestation of symptoms tends to vary ...
As the Omicron wave finally subsides and coronavirus restrictions are lifted, more and more employers are beginning to bring their employees back to the office. For what seems like an eternity but is actually a little over two years, many people worldwide have been working remotely as office buildings, together with schools, were believed to be the prime places for the virus to spread. ...
This month, we are focusing on national safety and we introduce Dr. Donna Maheady, founder of ExceptionalNurse.com, a nonprofit organization for nurses and nursing students with disabilities. Safety in the workplace is important for workers and patients alike. The organization provides links to resources, support groups, research, continuing education, mentors, and scholarships. Check out ...
Compliance with mask mandates during the past year has impacted students’ and teachers’ ability to communicate clearly and effectively in the classroom. There is potential for frustration between students and teachers trying to adequately communicate in the classroom. Adele Vensel is an elementary school teacher who started her career in the classroom in 2006. The ...
From time to time, people ask me how I am doing with communication during COVID. Truth is, deaf and hard of hearing people struggle with communication 24/7/365, not just during a pandemic. Yes, COVID has made communication more challenging; however, those of us for whom deafness is not new, we are adept to figuring out ways to make sure we get access to communication. COVID has shined a ...
Hospitals continue to be pressured to reduce costs while improving healthcare. The Communicator surgical face mask is an FDA-approved disposable consumable and is changing the face of healthcare in intricate ways. Hospitals want to invest to: Reduce communication-related medical errors Improve hospitals’ compliance with federal laws Improve patient outcomes Improve patient ...
There seems to be plenty of practical advice out there on dressing someone with dementia. Providing clothes that are easy to get on and off for toileting, velcro slippers, laying clothes out in the right order for dressing. Most of this advice is about convenience. We might allow our clients to make a choice between a blue cardigan or a pink one, but do we really consider how much appearance ...
Avatars have become a fundamental part of Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs). They are the visual embodiment of the user and are designed to address key issues in the interaction process between the user and the CVE. Giving avatars expressive abilities has been considered essential in computer-human reaction. Having an avatar, which has the ability to express facial expressions, as a part ...