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title: MapHabit and LuMind Assistive Technology Study For Children With Down Syndrome
description: Feasibility study shows assistive technology can improve independence, quality of life, and adaptive behavioral skills.
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# [MapHabit and LuMind Assistive Technology Study For Children With Down Syndrome](https://blog.maphabit.com/research/lumind-down-syndrome)

 Written by [MapHabit Team](https://blog.maphabit.com/research/author/map-habit-team) | Mar 2, 2023 5:00:00 AM

MapHabit and LuMind's feasibility study shows that children with Down Syndrome experience an improvement in independence, quality of life, and adaptive behavioral skills after using assistive technology.

## Source

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PLOS ONE

](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0284738)

## Published Date

May 2023

## Authors

White, K; Han, S; Britton, A; Hendrix, J

## Abstract

A study from MapHabit and LuMind finds assistive technology has positive outcomes in children with Down Syndrome and their caregivers. The study shows significant positive changes, including higher adaptive behavioral skills and improvements in quality of life relating to the speed/ability to complete activities of daily living (ADL).

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