How I Use My Apple Watch as an Autism Aid

Re:How I Use My Apple Watch as an Autism Aid by intricatedetail on Friday April 30, 2021 @05:46PM (#26999790)

I wish I could use something like that but I can't get past the fact that a device would dictate my day. I can't predict how I am going to feel at a given hour, so any scheduling is a road to disappointment and depression. I wish there was an app with a fluid schedule that adapts to current situation. E.g. if my pain levels are high I'd get thrown in some lighter tasks etc. I can imagine setting such schedule would be a chore in itself.

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Re:How I Use My Apple Watch as an Autism Aid by kokanator on Friday April 30, 2021 @06:00PM (#26999939)

This is actually a fascinating idea. How would you see telling the device your current tolerance for 'tasks'?

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Re:How I Use My Apple Watch as an Autism Aid by danudey on Friday April 30, 2021 @07:35PM (#27001008)

Presumably it could check in with you every now and then by asking non-judgemental questions.

"How are you doing?" ("Really well", "not great", "I can't cope")

"Do you feel up to another task?" ("Yes", "Not right now", "Can't right now")

"Do you need to take a rest?" ("No, I'm good", "I will soon", "Yes")

This can be done separately from task prompting, so that someone seeing "How are you doing?" doesn't immediately associate "I'm doing well" with "Give me another task immediately" and start forming negative associations.

Not sure how well that would work, but it's a thought.

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