Software to Diagnose Sensory Issues in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism
Tech ID: 33431 / UC Case 2024-730-0
Background
Susceptibility to sensory distractors is the hallmark symptom of Autism spectrum disorders and Fragile X syndrome. This prevents adaptation to distracting stimuli like a noisy cart or blinking lights and can lead to limited social interaction and delayed learning. Currently, there are no therapy options that target distractor susceptibility and no diagnostic tool that directly tests distractor susceptibility.
Brief Description
Professor Anubhuti Goel and colleagues from the University of California, Riverside have developed a novel diagnostic tool and software program that provides a quick, objective measure of sensory issues for individuals with Autism spectrum disorders and Fragile X syndrome. This tool works by using a software application to administer a game. Based on the individual’s score at the end of the game, a diagnosis about sensory issues may be made. This technology is advantageous because it may provide an easily accessible, low cost, and safe diagnostic tool for Fragile X Syndrome and Autism that can be developed as a telehealth diagnostic tool.
Applications
- For a quick initial diagnosis of sensory issues in individuals with ASD and FXS.
- To test and track the efficacy of drug treatment by measuring before and after the drug treatment.
Patent Status
Patent Pending
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Contact
- Grace Yee
- grace.yee@ucr.edu
- tel: View Phone Number.
Other Information
Keywords
Autism, Fragile X Syndrome, sensory sensitivity, diagnosis of sensory issues, software
