L09 : SpeakOut: A mobile app designed to assist the social communication of individuals with ASD


Students Harsimranjeet Singh
School GEDSB - North Park Collegiate and Vocational School - Brantford
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 8 - Engineering and Computing II
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to a developmental disorder that affects a person’s behaviour and social skills. The objective is to create an app that will serve as a learning tool in which parents, guardians, or teachers can help their child/student with ASD learn how to communicate effectively by practising these skills in a real-world context.
Awards
Group Award Prize
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$3,000 Entrance Award
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance Award
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance Award
Procor Engineering AwardsProcor Engineering Award - Senior$ 150
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
Doris Casey and Gwen Nicolls Disability Solutions AwardsDoris Casey & Gwen Nicolls Disability Solutions Award$ 100