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A teen builds an app to help families understand autistic children
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A teen builds an app to help families understand autistic children

When Shashank Madala saw adults misread his autistic cousin’s cues, he taught himself machine learning and created Kora, a free app for caregivers. Instead of giving one definite answer, it offers several possible interpretations and flags when it is unsure, keeping the child’s trusted adults in the conversation. The app now serves more than 700 users in 12 countries and is reaching families through autism therapy centers. And here’s the thing: Madala’s thoughtful project has also won the Congressional App Challenge for his district and earned recognition from Congress.
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