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

In this paper we discuss participatory approaches to designing interactive technologies for
children with disabilities. While participatory design (PD) has been increasingly influential in …

Including children with communication disorders in the participatory design and evaluation
of digital technologies is challenging, as communication between designers and users-an …

In the past technology products created to overcome accessibility and usability issues
experienced by individuals with special needs have also resulted in greater usability for the …

Participatory design (PD) with heterogeneous groups poses particular challenges, requiring
spaces in which different agendas or visions can be negotiated. In this paper we report on …

Over the past two years, we have engaged autistic children in a participatory design (PD)
process to create their own, individual smart object. In this paper, we reflect on our …

This paper presents the results of a systematic literature review of research papers on the
involvement of developmentally diverse children in design. The review shows that there is a …

This paper describes the design work being conducted as part of the OutsideTheBox project.
Within the time-frame of eight months, we engaged four children with autism in a …

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 …

IDEAS (Interface Design Experience for the Autistic Spectrum) is a method for involving
children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the technology design process. This …