Auxilia: Assistive Learning Tool for Children with Down Syndrome

Abstract

A third copy of chromosome 21 results in the incurable genetic disease called Down's syndrome. A medical term for having an extra copy of a chromosome is ‘trisomy’ and hence is also referred to as Trisomy 21. Children with Down syndrome often have IQs in the lower range and speak more slowly than other kids their age. The project aims to target children under the age of twelve who have issues in learning and getting introduced to new concepts (learning disabilities). The teacher determines the child's preferred technique of learning, and then the best teaching approach is used. The project consists of three sections: the application which is both teacher's and student's phone, an audio comparison module and provision for biotelemetry. The software application consists of activities ranging from LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 4 which helps the child to initially develop interest in the activity and then perform the activity. The audio comparison module compares the voice of the child and the audio it has. The biotelemetry module checks BP, pulse rate, oxygen level and temperature. Thus, AUXILIA will act as an overall assistance guide and a health monitoring device for Down's syndrome students.