How can we use "off-the-shelf" wearable devices to measure Electrodermal Activity (aka Galvanic Skin Response) so we can help kids on the Autism Spectrum?
The purpose of this talk is to introduce a behavioral science audience to the logic of control systems engineering and how it could be used to create far more personalized, precise, and perpetually adapting behavioral interventions.
The purpose of this talk is to suggest concepts about behavior change that Apple could further enable with the Apple Watch, HealthKit, and ResearchKit. Concepts in this talk include: precision behavior change, designing silence to support meaningful moments to ensure technology is appropriately used in life, and building an research frameworks that match the pace of technology and enable better collective action for enhancing humanity.
This talk was given at the University of North Carolina and describes a an open scientific research agenda for the development of more personalized and precise digital health interventions.
These slides were provided as a handout for a series of 1-hour programs provided at local (central Massachusetts) libraries by David Nowell, Ph.D. Similar talks are still being scheduled. Questions? contact David@DrNowell.com
Understanding and Supporting Clients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Di...David Nowell
Slides for a presentation to vocational rehabilitation counselors with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission on 12/12/2014. This is a workshop I've presented to various audiences - including professionals, parents, and adults and their partners - for 1-hour to 3-hour to all-day trainings. Contact me to consider a similar workshop for your group at David@DrNowell.com.
The purpose of this talk is to introduce a behavioral science audience to the logic of control systems engineering and how it could be used to create far more personalized, precise, and perpetually adapting behavioral interventions.
The purpose of this talk is to suggest concepts about behavior change that Apple could further enable with the Apple Watch, HealthKit, and ResearchKit. Concepts in this talk include: precision behavior change, designing silence to support meaningful moments to ensure technology is appropriately used in life, and building an research frameworks that match the pace of technology and enable better collective action for enhancing humanity.
This talk was given at the University of North Carolina and describes a an open scientific research agenda for the development of more personalized and precise digital health interventions.
These slides were provided as a handout for a series of 1-hour programs provided at local (central Massachusetts) libraries by David Nowell, Ph.D. Similar talks are still being scheduled. Questions? contact David@DrNowell.com
Understanding and Supporting Clients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Di...David Nowell
Slides for a presentation to vocational rehabilitation counselors with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission on 12/12/2014. This is a workshop I've presented to various audiences - including professionals, parents, and adults and their partners - for 1-hour to 3-hour to all-day trainings. Contact me to consider a similar workshop for your group at David@DrNowell.com.
A Call to Action: Improving brain & mental health via digital platforms,...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
8:15–9:45am. A Call to Action: Improving brain & mental health via digital platforms, neuroplasticity research and the White House BRAIN initiative
- Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Director of UCSF Neuroscience Imaging Center and Co-founder of Akili Interactive Labs
- Dr. Daphne Bavelier, Head of the Brain & Learning Lab at the University of Geneva & U. of Rochester
- Jack Young, Head of Qualcomm Life Fund
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Autism challenges the individual, their family, the community and the practitioner. The complexity and variety of symptoms that define Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require service providers to constantly update their knowledge and skills to best serve these individuals. Sensorimotor synchronization training with Interactive Metronome (IM), as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, has the potential to directly and positively influence the person’s ability to learn and engage with the world around him. This course will introduce practitioners to new advances in our understanding of ASD, including the pivotal role of timing & rhythm for speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, motor and sensory processing skills. Participants will learn strategies to evaluate the unique strengths and needs of each individual with ASD as well as how to develop and implement effective IM training with consideration for communication, sensory, motor & behavioral challenges. The expert presenter will incorporate several videos and real examples to illustrate techniques. Take the course at https://secure.interactivemetronome.com/NetSite/IM/CEU/SimpleRegistration.aspx?course_id=2778
25 adhd strategies that just might change your life (Boston Area Adult ADHD C...David Nowell
This month we will have the privilege of hearing Dr. David Nowell, Clinical Neuropsychologist.
David Nowell, Ph.D. will facilitate a discussion that will engage you, make you laugh, and leave you with "25 ADHD Strategies That Just Might Change Your Life."
For those who have heard David speak, you know he is a spark plug. His energy is infectious, care credible, and expertise obvious.
Come to this meeting with a friend, partner, family member, or alone. Whether you have ADHD or not, you will walk away changed.
Technology Education Fall Conference 2013Matthew Doyle
This presentation was done during the SUNY Oswego Technology Conference in 2013 to showcase the utilization of the Microsoft Kinect for education research.
Executive Function: Effective Strategies and InterventionsDavid Nowell
Executive Function: Effective Strategies and Interventions
is a workshop I'll be offering at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. on Friday 12/5/2014. Contact me if you think a workshop like this would be a good fit for your organization - David@DrNowell.com
What’s next: The future of non-invasive neurotechnologySharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
3-4pm. What’s next: The future of non-invasive neurotechnology
- Dr. Bruce Cuthbert, Director of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development at the NIMH
- Charles Fisher, President of Fisher Wallace Laboratories
- Chair: James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher at Neurotech Reports
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
How can practitioners integrate emerging neuroplasticity-based interven...SharpBrains
A promising frontier of applied neuroscience lies in technologies that stimulate our brains in order to harness neuroplasticity and achieve positive outcomes. What are the practical Pros and Cons of different methodologies such as cognitive training, EEG/ QEEG biofeedback, virtual reality, and what are appropriate ways to integrate them with traditional interventions?
- Chair: Olivier Oullier, Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University
- Bruce Wexler, NIH Director’s Award Winner and Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University
- Kate Sullivan, Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
The Science of Attention and Engagement for LearningJulie Dirksen
A number of myths persist about people’s allegedly ever-shortening attention spans—but what does the science say? Neuroscience, behavioral economics, and consumer psychology all offer insights into how we manage and allocate attention.
Cultivating Intuition - Through Meticulous Self-trackingBen Ahrens
The following talk is a culmination of 5+ years of research, failed tracking trials, exhaustive experimentation, and mind-bending experiences - all of which have lead me to this point: Cultivating Intuition Through Meticulous Self-tracking
A Call to Action: Improving brain & mental health via digital platforms,...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
8:15–9:45am. A Call to Action: Improving brain & mental health via digital platforms, neuroplasticity research and the White House BRAIN initiative
- Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Director of UCSF Neuroscience Imaging Center and Co-founder of Akili Interactive Labs
- Dr. Daphne Bavelier, Head of the Brain & Learning Lab at the University of Geneva & U. of Rochester
- Jack Young, Head of Qualcomm Life Fund
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Autism challenges the individual, their family, the community and the practitioner. The complexity and variety of symptoms that define Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require service providers to constantly update their knowledge and skills to best serve these individuals. Sensorimotor synchronization training with Interactive Metronome (IM), as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, has the potential to directly and positively influence the person’s ability to learn and engage with the world around him. This course will introduce practitioners to new advances in our understanding of ASD, including the pivotal role of timing & rhythm for speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, motor and sensory processing skills. Participants will learn strategies to evaluate the unique strengths and needs of each individual with ASD as well as how to develop and implement effective IM training with consideration for communication, sensory, motor & behavioral challenges. The expert presenter will incorporate several videos and real examples to illustrate techniques. Take the course at https://secure.interactivemetronome.com/NetSite/IM/CEU/SimpleRegistration.aspx?course_id=2778
25 adhd strategies that just might change your life (Boston Area Adult ADHD C...David Nowell
This month we will have the privilege of hearing Dr. David Nowell, Clinical Neuropsychologist.
David Nowell, Ph.D. will facilitate a discussion that will engage you, make you laugh, and leave you with "25 ADHD Strategies That Just Might Change Your Life."
For those who have heard David speak, you know he is a spark plug. His energy is infectious, care credible, and expertise obvious.
Come to this meeting with a friend, partner, family member, or alone. Whether you have ADHD or not, you will walk away changed.
Technology Education Fall Conference 2013Matthew Doyle
This presentation was done during the SUNY Oswego Technology Conference in 2013 to showcase the utilization of the Microsoft Kinect for education research.
Executive Function: Effective Strategies and InterventionsDavid Nowell
Executive Function: Effective Strategies and Interventions
is a workshop I'll be offering at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. on Friday 12/5/2014. Contact me if you think a workshop like this would be a good fit for your organization - David@DrNowell.com
What’s next: The future of non-invasive neurotechnologySharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
3-4pm. What’s next: The future of non-invasive neurotechnology
- Dr. Bruce Cuthbert, Director of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development at the NIMH
- Charles Fisher, President of Fisher Wallace Laboratories
- Chair: James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher at Neurotech Reports
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
How can practitioners integrate emerging neuroplasticity-based interven...SharpBrains
A promising frontier of applied neuroscience lies in technologies that stimulate our brains in order to harness neuroplasticity and achieve positive outcomes. What are the practical Pros and Cons of different methodologies such as cognitive training, EEG/ QEEG biofeedback, virtual reality, and what are appropriate ways to integrate them with traditional interventions?
- Chair: Olivier Oullier, Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University
- Bruce Wexler, NIH Director’s Award Winner and Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University
- Kate Sullivan, Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
The Science of Attention and Engagement for LearningJulie Dirksen
A number of myths persist about people’s allegedly ever-shortening attention spans—but what does the science say? Neuroscience, behavioral economics, and consumer psychology all offer insights into how we manage and allocate attention.
Cultivating Intuition - Through Meticulous Self-trackingBen Ahrens
The following talk is a culmination of 5+ years of research, failed tracking trials, exhaustive experimentation, and mind-bending experiences - all of which have lead me to this point: Cultivating Intuition Through Meticulous Self-tracking
Sensory Processing in Infants and Toddlersbenjatchison
This powerpoint is a basic introduction to the definition, concepts, and examples of sensory processing and sensory processing disorders among infant and toddlers
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
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India Diagnostic Labs Market: Dynamics, Key Players, and Industry Projections...Kumar Satyam
According to the TechSci Research report titled “India Diagnostic Labs Market Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2019-2029,” the India Diagnostic Labs Market was valued at USD 16,471.21 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.55% through 2029. This significant growth can be attributed to various factors, including collaborations and partnerships among leading companies, the expansion of diagnostic chains, and increasing accessibility to diagnostic services across the country. This comprehensive report delves into the market dynamics, recent trends, drivers, competitive landscape, and benefits of the research report, providing a detailed analysis of the India Diagnostic Labs Market.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Collaborations and partnerships among leading companies play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the India Diagnostic Labs Market. These strategic alliances allow companies to merge their expertise, strengthen their market positions, and offer innovative solutions. By combining resources, companies can enhance their research and development capabilities, expand their product portfolios, and improve their distribution networks. These collaborations also facilitate the sharing of technological advancements and best practices, contributing to the overall growth of the market.
Expansion of Diagnostic Chains
The expansion of diagnostic chains is a driving force behind the growing demand for diagnostic lab services. Diagnostic chains often establish multiple laboratories and diagnostic centers in various cities and regions, including urban and rural areas. This expanded network makes diagnostic services more accessible to a larger portion of the population, addressing healthcare disparities and reaching underserved populations. The presence of diagnostic chain facilities in multiple locations within a city or region provides convenience for patients, reducing travel time and effort. A broader network of labs often leads to reduced waiting times for appointments and sample collection, ensuring that patients receive timely and efficient diagnostic services.
Rising Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is a significant driver for the demand for diagnostic lab services. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer require regular monitoring and diagnostic testing for effective management. The rise in chronic diseases necessitates the use of advanced diagnostic tools and technologies, driving the growth of the diagnostic labs market. Additionally, early diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for managing chronic diseases, further boosting the demand for diagnostic lab services.
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LGBTQ+ Adults: Unique Opportunities and Inclusive Approaches to CareVITASAuthor
This webinar helps clinicians understand the unique healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community, primarily in relation to end-of-life care. Topics include social and cultural background and challenges, healthcare disparities, advanced care planning, and strategies for reaching the community and improving quality of care.
What your right wrist knows that your left wrist does not: Autism, Electrodermal Activity and Autism
1. A U T I S M , E L E C T R O D E R M A L A C T I V I T Y A N D T H E
A M Y G D A L A
WHAT DOES YOUR RIGHT HAND
KNOW THAT YOUR LEFT HAND
DOES NOT?
Frank Kelly
2. AGENDA
• Introduction & Background
• Autism
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Challenges in Data Gathering
• Pilot Project
• Picard et al. Findings & the Neuroscience of fear &
anxiety
• Wrap Up
• Questions at any time
3. INTRODUCTION
• PhD in Computational Neuroscience (Boston Univ)
• SW Engineer since 1998
• Work on highly-scalable systems in finance, mobile
payments and consumer mobile applications
• Working on Big Data Analytics for Here.com
consumer apps (500M user objects, 1.5B events per
month)
5. JAN 31ST 2012
D, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 4.5
6. AUTISM
• “Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized
by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal
communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
• DSM
• Social-Emotional Reciprocity – conversations, turn-taking
• Deficits in non-verbal cues – eye-contact, body-language
• Deficits in relationship formation – or even interest in peers
• Insistence on sameness – inflexibility
• Fixated Interests
• Hyper- or hypo-reactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in
sensory aspects of the environment
8. APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS
• Universally* considered the best behavioral treatment for
autism
• Understanding behavior and how it is affected by the
environment
• Paradigm: Antecedent Behavior Consequence
• Uses reinforcement to bring about “meaningful and
positive change in behavior”
* Unless you are a health insurance company cf. United
HealthCare and several others
9. SOME DATA FROM SCHOOL
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10. THE DAY THE DATA FAILED
• Video
• “If the map and the terrain disagree, trust the
terrain” – attributed to Swiss Army manual
• Data Gathering is subjective, context-dependent,
fragmented view
• When the data don’t capture MAJOR events . . .
11. MORE CHALLENGES
• We get the data weeks AFTER the event
• No feedback loop to PREDICT behavior
• Poor Self Reporting (Alexithymia)
• School Home School communication
• What do we want
• Data Pattern Extraction Prediction Notification
Adaptation / Supports
12. THE GOAL
• How can we get a more objective and time-
sensitive sense of when he is "stressed” to correlate
antecedents with behavior?
• 24 x 7
• fMRI is out and so is EEG
14. STRESS BIOMETRICS
• Heart-rate can be used to measure “stress”
• Electrodermal Activity is even better
• Electrodermal Activity (EDA) == Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)
Source: DeSantos et al (2011) Real-Time Stress Detection by Means of
Physiological. Chapter 2 of Recent Application in Biometrics
15. THE PILOT PROJECT
• Find an “off-the-shelf” wearable device that Declan
will wear that measures EDA
1) Will he wear it (continuously)?
2) How (accurate | reliable | consistent) is each
device?
3) Sampling Frequency
4) Can we get access to the raw data (in real time?)
5) Which wrist?
16. WHICH WRIST . . . . . SIMPLE RIGHT?
• Well, No
• Picard et al (2015) “Multiple Arousal Theory and
Daily-Life Electrodermal Activity Asymmetry”
Emotion Review.
17. SOME DEFINITIONS
• Definitions: Emotional Arousal != Emotional Intensity
• Calm = Low Arousal
• Fist pumping Joy = High Arousal
• Depression = Low Arousal (but emotionally “intense”)
• History of EDA
• Goes back to 1879
• EDA sensor worn on wrist is well correlated to traditional EDA
measures with gelled electrodes
18. INITIAL DISCOVERY
• In an attempt to cancel noise due to motion artifacts
(with active children) they used 4 devices (2 x wrist, 2
x ankle)
• “ . . . . . we found significant surprises”
• Huge asymmetries come and go – aligned with
emotionally significant events
19. Picard et al (2015) Figure 1 Key periods of “anxiety”
• Will event be called off (~9.15am)
• Standing in line worrying (~11.15am)
• Standing in line for ride (~11.30am)
• Riding the ride (~11.45am)
21. WHICH BRAIN REGIONS CONTRIBUTE
TO EDA?
• From Boucsein (2012) Electrodermal Activity
• A limbic-hypothalamic source – being thermoregulatory and
emotionally influenced
• A premotor-basal ganglia source – preparation of motor
actions
• A reticular formation (brain stem) modulating EDA
• Direct brain stimulation (N=5) Mangina and Beuzeron-
Mangina (1996)
• Epilepsy patients
• Stimulation of the eight limbic regions have strong EDA
responses on ipsilateral (same) side
• Stimulation of cortical regions have small responses and
contralateral
• Amygdala had the strongest EDA response
22. AMGYDALA
• Lanteaume et al (2007)
• N=8 Epilepsy Patients
• 100% of the electrical stimulations of the right amygdala
evoked negative emotion (fear, anxiety, sadness > anger,
disdain, joy, happiness: p < 0.05)
• Left amygdala had mixed results (47% negative, 53% positive)
• 100% of stimulations with emotional modifications induced skin
conductance response on the ipsilateral palm
• Brain imaging studies have also shown association
between right amygdala and anxiety
• Expectation: If anxiety activates right amygdala more
than left, expect EDA to go up more on right than left
23. THE RESULTS
• N=25 (10 male, 15 female; all but one right-handed)
Picard et al (2015) Figure 5
24. THEIR CONCLUSIONS
• “Underlying emotions such as fear or anxiety could
contribute to right amygdala activation, and to
right EDA, in a right-hander”
• Pilot Conclusion: Try the right first . . . . Then the left
26. FOLLOW-ON STEPS
1. Finalize device criteria
1. Access to EDA data
2. Declan will wear it (cf. Sensory sensitivities)
3. Data (Accuracy | Reliability | Consistency)
2. Pick best two devices
3. Get a Baseline
1. Replicate left / right wrist discrepancy
2. Across devices
3. Son vs Daughter
27. LESSONS LEARNED
• Be mindful of your assumptions (thanks to Prof. Eric
Schwartz)
• Do your literature search!
• Sometimes the questions are more important than
the end-goal
• Is EDA baseline the same for NT vs ASD kids?
• No
• Hirstein et al (2001) Autonomic responses of autistic
children to people and objects.
28. HUGE POTENTIAL
• To measure treatment efficacy
• Does EDA “improvement” precede behavioral
improvement and by how much?
• Longitudinal studies – “optimal outcome” vs “sub-
optimal outcome”
• Help parents / educational professionals
31. EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Limbic Regions
• Amygdala – “Basic” emotion processing
• Anterior Cingulate – “is involved in assessing the salience
of emotion and motivational information”
Cortical regions
• Insula – Emotion & Sensation & Homeostasis (Smell -->
Hunger)
• vmPFC – "pure emotion regulation”
• OFC - " main disorders associated with dysregulated OFC
connectivity/circuitry center around decision-making,
emotion regulation, and reward expectation"
32. POTENTIAL FUTURE APPLICATIONS
• We know
• The sensors will get better (more sensors, more accurate)
• Data access has to get easier / faster
• Analytics and Machine learning are becoming commoditized
(cf. Azure/AWS and Amplitude.com)
• Knowledge of Genotype/Phenotypes continues to explode
• Health care is just too expensive
• Imagine
• Longitudinal Studies
• Studies within families
• Applications within Special Needs classrooms
• Who is already “there”
• Financial world already has tons of history of stock prices /
bond prices / order history / economics data