PandaSays Autism App

25/02/2026

Not every feeling can be explained with words.
For many children, drawing becomes a safe way to express emotions they don’t yet know how to describe.
Psychologist Carl Jung believed art helps bring hidden feelings to the surface — and modern research confirms that creative activities like drawing can reduce stress and support emotional regulation.
Sometimes the most honest conversations start with a drawing🎨
🔗 https://childtherapyservice.org.uk/interventions/article-the-power-of-drawing-feelings/

14/02/2026

Happy VDay!🥰🌺🌺🌺

10/02/2026

https://www.pandasays.org/getpandasaysapp Children don’t always express their feelings in words — sometimes they draw them.

Drawing interpretation isn’t about “labeling” a child. It’s about listening visually.

With AI and psychology combined, we can better understand emotions, patterns, and signals hidden in simple sketches.

Technology should support empathy — not replace it. 💛

10/02/2026

Children don’t always express their feelings in words — sometimes they draw them.

Drawing interpretation isn’t about “labeling” a child. It’s about listening visually.

With AI and psychology combined, we can better understand emotions, patterns, and signals hidden in simple sketches.

Technology should support empathy — not replace it. 💛
Download the app here: https://www.pandasays.org/getpandasaysapp

01/02/2026

Children’s drawings can be a window into how kids perceive their world!

01/02/2026

Children’s drawings are more than cute art — they’re a fascinating window into how kids see the world. 🎨✨
They can also be a helpful tool for therapists, because many children find it easier to express feelings through images than through words.
But an important reminder:
a drawing alone is NOT proof that something is wrong. Research strongly suggests we should never over-interpret children’s art without proper context.
🔗 Article: https://parentingscience.com/what-do-childrens-drawings-tell-us/

27/01/2026

I’m happy to share new research paper, now published on arXiv:
📄https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.18414
The paper explores how neural networks can analyze children’s drawings and learn patterns that may reflect emotional or affective states.
Since drawings can be a powerful non-verbal way for children to express feelings, this research supports the idea of using AI for human-centered applications, especially for kids who have communication difficulties.
Download app here: https://www.pandasays.org/getpandasaysapp

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in expressing emotions and communication, particularly during early childhood. Understanding the affective state of children at an early age remains challenging, as conventional assessment methods....

24/01/2026

Robots in autism therapy 🤖
Research shows they can increase engagement and support social interaction in children with ASD.
A fascinating field: Socially Assistive Robotics (SAR).
📄 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22577778/

11/01/2026

We’re excited to share a new video showing how children’s drawings can be transformed into meaningful interaction using AI and a friendly robot 🤖🎨
It’s a simple idea with a powerful goal: Helping children express emotions in a safe, creative way.
▶️ Watch the demo and tell us what you think!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZctzjnF7_4w

In this video, I demonstrate an AI-powered mobile application that interprets children’s drawings and connects the results to a real robot 🤖🎨The app uses a...

10/01/2026

From a child’s drawing 🖍️
to emotions 🧠
to a robot that reacts 🤖💚

This is how AI + robotics can support emotional expression and accessibility for children.

🎥 New demo out now
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