Health, Wellness & Fitness - , , Canada
The clinically validated Anxiety Meter for children with autism objectively measures anxiety and provide real-time feedback to better manage the child’s anxiety states. A wearable wristband passively monitors the child’s heart rate and prompts the child and caregiver of rising anxiety states on a smart phone or tablet to help them better understand and manage their anxiety symptoms. A passive monitoring of the child’s anxiety states to proactively manage anxiety before it becomes a problem. The algorithm is developed and validated and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital.