8 ingenious innovations helping autistic children communicate

For autistic children, everyday interactions can be hard to decode. Socializing is often stressful, and expressing needs and emotions can be a struggle.

But innovative tech solutions have come a long way to help empower the autistic community, enhancing communication through ingenuity. And we're taking time to recognize some of these impactful and creative gadgets for Autism Acceptance Month.

From smart instruments and emotion trackers to a child-sized robot that teaches social skills, here's just a small sample of extremely cool devices doing good for the autistic community. Read more...