- By GARY PULEO
gpuleo@timesherald.com
PLYMOUTH — Speech pathologist Debbie Lord knew there was a more modern and relevant way to help the developmentally disabled adolescents and adults who come through KenCrest than asking them to refer to a story printed on a piece of paper in their moment of need.
So she created a cutting-edge solution that encourages them to plug into the world around them via a video app for their iPhones and iPads called Mi-Stories.
“We wanted a better way to deliver a social story that would also include strategies that we know are useful to people with autism...visual strategies with pictures,” explained Lord, who created the app, which was financed through grant money, in conjunction with Rowan University and software developer SemperCon. “But this is even better than a picture because it’s actually a movie. It provides a consistent model that can be viewed repeatedly and helps people face real or imagined fears in a safe way that they can practice without taking a chance of getting injured, like crossing the street. Continue Reading Here
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