# Autistic Development Apps The Look At Me App Teaches Autistic Children to Convey Emotions By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-at-me-app References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-look-at-me-app-autism/35396/) & [global.samsungtomorrow](http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/samsung-introduces-look-at-me-app-to-help-children-with-autism-communicate-better/) The Look At Me app, released by [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfear-by-samsung), that aims to improve the lives of [autistic children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-story-creator). Autistic children struggle to convey emotions and form bonds with others, due to behavioral development problems that make it difficult for them to execute simple interactions. The app aims to aid in the development of basic social skills using a fun smartphone or tablet-based interface. The Look At Me app utilizes Samsung devices' cameras and puts users through points-based missions. Each mission focuses on specific goals such as recognizing emotions via facial recognition or expressing feelings by mimicking emotions generated by the app. The app is optimized for the Samsung [Galaxy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-enhancex-ai) range, but you can still use it on non-Samsung devices. It is available for free from the Google Play store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emotion Recognition Technology:** Creating emotion recognition technology to assist autistic individuals in understanding and expressing emotions more effectively. - **Social Skills Development Apps:** Developing mobile applications specifically designed to help individuals with behavioral development problems improve their social skills. - **Tablet-based Learning:** Utilizing tablets as educational tools to engage and educate autistic children in a fun and interactive way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** Developing innovative assistive technologies that aid individuals with autism in their everyday lives, focusing on improving their communication and social skills. - **Education Technology:** Implementing technology in the education sector to support the learning and development of individuals with autism, particularly through interactive educational apps and devices. - **Mobile App Development:** Exploring opportunities in mobile app development to create specialized apps that cater to the unique needs of individuals with autism and facilitate their emotional and social development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Noise Reduction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfear-by-samsung.md) - [AI Speech Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-impulse.md) - [Autism-Focused Training Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movia.md) - [Emotional Awareness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-institute.md) - [Inclusive Children's Education Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tales.md) - [Emotional Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotitalk.md) - [Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-kid.md) - [AI Emotional Interface Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot.md) - [Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeling-great.md)