Claire Controls World with Thoughts

0:00It's April 14th. This is Calgary News Today, powered by AI. Ten-year-old Claire Sonnenberg lives with Cerebral Palsy that leaves her nonverbal and unable to walk or grab things on her own. But now she controls devices and chats just by thinking, thanks to a new app called Think 2 Switch. This brain computer interface uses a simple headband to pick up her brain signals and lets her select options on the tablet by turning on lights, music, or even a blender. The tech comes from possibility neuro-technologies, where doctors spend seven years turning lab research into something families can use at home. It started at Alberta Children's Hospital with kids like Claire, who tried it early on. When Covid shut down labs, the team simplified it for everyday setups no experts needed. Claire's family says it's transformed her world. Her mom notes how Claire now picks her own activities, shares jokes, and feels independent instead of just going along. Evelings and friends set it up easily, so she plays games, reads, or listens to tuned

1:02solo while they handle chores. They built it around cheap tablets and off the shelf headbands, like those for meditation. It keeps things basic, yes or no choices, on or off switches, perfect for kids without fancy brain-reading tricks. The app launched worldwide this week for anyone to download. Claire even runs two kid-sized businesses selling cookies and crafts, showing her real personality shine through. Back like this bridges the gap, giving kids a voice and turning limits into possibilities every single day.