Improving Isolation with Technologies: A Systematic Analysis on Neurodiverse Individuals And Their Relationships
Research Mentor(s)
Ahmed, Shameem
Description
Among those who identify with Autism Spectrum Disorder, there is a noticeable trend of adults living their lives in isolation. The research problem we addressed is how to design a communication platform that those with autism can use to create and maintain relationships. Our research is a human-centric study based on the analyses of papers and user interviews, followed by prototype revisions.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
15-5-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
15-5-2019 5:00 PM
Location
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Department
Computer Science
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Autistic people--Rehabilitation--Social aspects; Communication--Social aspects; Social isolation; Interpersonal relations; Autism spectrum disorders
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Improving Isolation with Technologies: A Systematic Analysis on Neurodiverse Individuals And Their Relationships
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Among those who identify with Autism Spectrum Disorder, there is a noticeable trend of adults living their lives in isolation. The research problem we addressed is how to design a communication platform that those with autism can use to create and maintain relationships. Our research is a human-centric study based on the analyses of papers and user interviews, followed by prototype revisions.