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How did my journey with Sameer begin? Sameer* , 22, a youth offender serving his sentence in the Changi Prison, was sitting alone in the room. Tattoos covered almost his entire body. He was waiting to meet me, his ‘My Journey’ facilitator. Upon entering the room, I smiled and shook his hand. After ten minutes into our conversation, he suddenly asked , “ What do you think of me? ” He paused, concerned if I was affected by his tattoos. Sensing his discomfort, I replied in a light-hearted tone, “ Hey Sameer, I am fine with your tattoos. I am happy to see you today. I’d like to introduce to you this new program called My Journey .” He then nodded his head and began to feel more at ease with me. At that time, I had no inkling that his tattoos were not just merely modern decorative body art, but its designs and symbols were indicative of his past journey with a secret society indulging in drugs and perpetrating violence. Why was Sa...

What's the most ideal way to teach an autistic child to read? In this video, I will discuss what autism is, the various ways autistic children learn, and how augmented reality is bridging the gap for autistic children. Many children with autism struggle with learning to read and write. Some of the best ways to teach an autistic child to read and recognize the alphabet is augmented reality. But let's first discuss what is autism. What is Autism? Autism is a condition that brings about abnormal behavior. It is typically found in young children and not always easily recognized based on the seriousness of the disorder. What are the different ways kids with autism learn? Young children with autism learn in a different way than other young children. They learn best by means of visual cues, repetition, and physical activity. That is where Augmented Reality Technology comes in. It helps to Bridge the gap in educating an autistic child to read. Augmented reality is an exciting way to br...