Neurodivergent individuals (those with diverse neurocognitive abilities, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing differences) face systemic barriers in education, employment, and social participation due to environments tailored for neurotypical people. Despite the increase in design practices involving neurodivergent users, there is a growing opportunity to critically reflect on the design methods, approaches employed for research and development, as well as artifacts created thus far for and with neurodivergent users. This 1-day workshop at Interact 2025 will bring together experts in neuroinclusion to discuss the methodological approaches currently adopted, main limitations in recruitment, co-design practices, research, and design activities. We also seek to identify inclusive approaches that are well-suited for neurodivergent users to facilitate a paradigmatic shift in which first-view perspectives inform the research and development of technology. We invite the community—including academic and industry practitioners– to submit their considerations from research and development, experience reports, as well as proposals for novel methodological approaches to ensure neuroinclusive designs that meet the unique needs of neurodivergent users. First view experiences with technology, and critical perspectives that reflect upon methods and artifacts, are also welcome.
Vivian Genaro Motti – [email protected]
Full day – date to be confirmed
