Year: 2019

Father says Apple Watch changed the life of his autistic son

Scott Bennett had run out of ideas to get his youngest son Sam to keep his voice down.

Sam, 21, is on the autism spectrum, and though he’s the epitome of a social butterfly — “People just fall in love with him,” Scott tells PEOPLE — he’s long struggled with an exceptionally loud speaking voice.

“He just never had the ability to modulate it,” says Scott, 59. “For years we’ve been struggling with this, since he started talking… and the voice level is really, really, really loud… You learn to adapt, but it’s always tough, and especially for a guy like me who thrives on silence, I got blessed with the loudest human being on the planet.”

All that has changed recently for the Frisco, Texas-based family of five thanks to a helpful discovery Scott stumbled upon while scrolling through his Apple Watch… Scott says he was updating his apps one morning when he noticed the Noise app, which measures decibel levels of its users’ surroundings, and turns a corresponding color, flashing yellow when things are loud… Excited by his discovery, he woke his son… “He immediately saw that and started using his own voice to make it work, and then immediately started talking really quietly,” he says. “I was like, you gotta be kidding me. My wife [Cristy] is not gonna believe this. I don’t believe what I’m seeing.”

To read the rest of the People Magazine article, click here.

Deal Alert: Amazon Echo Glow for Kids

If you're looking for a way to get your kids involved with Alexa, then why not consider getting them something that is

  1. Made for Kids.
  2. A nice little night light for their room.

According to the information:

  • A smart lamp for kids - Pair with any compatible Alexa device to control color and brightness with your voice.
  • Certified for Humans - Struggle-free, tinker-free, stress-free. No patience needed—it's actually simple.
  • Make family routines colorful - Create lighting cues that help with counting down to dinnertime or setting a reading timer.
  • Kids can create and choose - Give kids the freedom to add color and fun lighting while playing or listening to music.
  • Unlock the magic of Rainbow Timer - As the colors of the rainbow change, kids get a visual reminder that can help morning and bedtime routines stay on track.

It's avaIlable for pre-order for $29.95 (available November 20th, 2019).

For more information, click here.

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