The marginalization of autistic people in our society today is multi-faceted as it includes
violence that is both physical and ideological in nature. It is rooted in the dehumanization …

Technology design in the field of human–computer interaction has developed a continuum
of participatory research methods, closely mirroring methodological approaches and …

This paper presents guidelines for designers to help them consider what children with
autism value in interactions with their environment. The guidelines were developed during …

The neurodiversity movement seeks to positively reframe certain neurological conditions,
such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and dyslexia, by concentrating on their strengths …

There is significant interest in Human-computer interaction methods that assist in the design
of applications for use by children. Many of these approaches draw upon standard HCI …

The purposes of this chapter are to (a) assess the overall state of participatory design
practices in autism research and reflect how these findings relate to human systems …

Designing products and services to meet the specific requirements of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be difficult due to their wide ranging and individual needs …

Technology-based applications for people with special needs are on the rise as mobile
devices and wearable technology become more pervasive in society. However, the …

Autism is characterized by a great diversity of disabilities and intensities observed in the
development of individuals since their infancy. The search for treatment has increased, and …

This chapter considers the role of theory in design and how it can be used to better support
technology to improve quality of life for individuals with autism and their caregivers. It also …