Eclectic Technology

"Jordan Hilkowitz is layering household products into a beaker for his latest science experiment. Right beside his mom’s coffeemaker on the kitchen counter, he is preparing a video entitled Layers and Density, describing each step for his 3,800 YouTube channel subscribers and more than 1.5-million viewers. It’s an extraordinary feat considering that five years ago, the 10-year-old autistic boy was non-verbal.

Jordan, better known as Doctor Mad Science, also has an audience of researchers who are intrigued by the fact that social media could be useful therapy for children with autism."

Autism is a neural development disorder that affects 1.5 million Americans. It impacts how a person thinks, learns and experiences the world. For more information about Autism & Learning check out this infographic.

© 2012 Some people with autism have difficulty processing intense, multiple sensory experiences at once.

"This animation give the viewer a glimpse into sensory overload, and how often our sensory experiences intertwine in everyday life."
A video that will move you and you may want to share with teachers, students, parents and staff.