Research Article
Designing for and with Neurodiverse Users: Wearable Applications for Self-regulation
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-030-99194-4_34, author={Vivian Genaro Motti and Niloofar Kalantari and Anika Islam and Leela Yaddanapudi}, title={Designing for and with Neurodiverse Users: Wearable Applications for Self-regulation}, proceedings={Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare. 15th EAI International Conference, Pervasive Health 2021, Virtual Event, December 6-8, 2021, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={PERVASIVEHEALTH}, year={2022}, month={3}, keywords={Assistive wearables Neurodiversity Emotion regulation Design}, doi={10.1007/978-3-030-99194-4_34} }- Vivian Genaro Motti
Niloofar Kalantari
Anika Islam
Leela Yaddanapudi
Year: 2022
Designing for and with Neurodiverse Users: Wearable Applications for Self-regulation
PERVASIVEHEALTH
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99194-4_34
Abstract
Wearable Technologies have a large potential to provide assistance to neurodiverse users – thanks to their close proximity to the user, continuous usage, and discreteness. However traditional user-centric design techniques are not always suitable to attend the needs of this user population. In this paper, we discuss practical considerations for methodological approaches involving neurodiverse users front and center in the design of assistive wearables. The discussion is grounded on a longitudinal field study conducted with a cohort of eight young adults with Down Syndrome and Autism. We designed, developed, and evaluated an assistive wearable application that provides emotion regulation support on demand. Study participants provided feedback through questionnaires, weekly meetings, and interviews. This paper presents and discusses design considerations, as well as the challenges and recommendations for recruitment, design, and evaluation of the application.
