Press and media reports on Animated Language Learning
Using Disney to Encourage Communication and Engagement By Rebecca Eisenberg “Affinity to Capability to Possibility” –from “Life Animated” by Ron Suskind I recently read the inspirational book “Life Animated” (by Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Suskind) about Owen—a boy diagnosed with autism at a young age. After reading a newspaper review of the book, I wanted [...]
The autism narrative: Gayle MacDonald As with anyone with a special interest in autism, and particularly as a family with autistic twins, I have more than a passing interest in what's out there about our community. Having said that however, what I find often makes my blood boil. If its not some research that [...]
Enda and Valerie Dodd’s innovative software solution ‘ALL’, named after their company, Animated Language Learning, is driven by the belief that they can change the world for children with autism and their families. Since its inception in 2016, ALL has been adopted by 300 families and schools in Ireland, Europe and the US, and [...]
From ‘Toy Story’ to you: How a Galway family are making a difference on autism Animated language learning programme devised by family at NUI Galway campus company assisting children with autism Tue, Jul 4, 2017, 00:00 Lorna Siggins Sheriff Woody Pride and the members of his Roundup gang have a lot to answer for among [...]
‘Animated Language Learning’ program reaches 300 families with autism Mary Ann Corrigan, Institute of Engineers Journal With the help of his 19-year-old son, who was diagnosed with severe autism as a child, engineer Enda Dodd's Galway-based startup provides an innovative autism speech- and language-learning program offering hope to families worldwide. Enda and Valerie Dodd’s innovative [...]
Buzzwords, how Disney helped two boys and led to the birth of ALL. By Elaine O'Regan. EDITOR, OUT ON YOUR OWN, SUNDAY BUSINESS POST By the time Enda Dodd found himself in the office of Disney Pixar founder Ed Catmull in Emeryville, his quest to find help for his twin sons Conor and Eoin, [...]
Innovative family business aims to change the world for children with autism By Declan Varley Galway Advertiser NUI Galway-based start-up founders provide innovative autism speech and language learning programme offering hope to families worldwide, with the help of their 20-year-old son. Enda and Valerie Dodd’s innovative software solution ‘ALL’, named after their company, Animated [...]
Autism and communication: Defying the odds By Róisín Delaney, Woman's Way. When Enda and Valerie Dodd had their twin boys almost 20 years ago, like many parents they felt everything was falling into place. As twins Conor and Eoin grew something wasn't right. With two innovative parents and a sparkle of Disney magic, the family's dreams [...]
Enda and Val speak on the Keith Finnegan Show Val and I had the wonderful opportunity to share our story on the Keith Finnegan show. Conor and Eoin came with us and sat in on the interview. As with many occasions in the last number of years, the interview was a proud moment for all the [...]
The parents of two autistic twins have pioneered a computer learning program aimed at improving language skills for people living with autism. Story by Gerry Foley & UTV Ireland Staff, Dublin Working with researchers in California, the Dodd family have developed technology that remixes Disney and Pixar movies to help children associate visualisations with language. [...]
