This article presents a review of the design methods and techniques that have been used to
involve children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the technology …

There is a revitalized interest in power and politics around design and technology in the
Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) field. Child–Computer Interaction (CCI) research …

Participatory research methods connect researchers with relevant communities to achieve
shared goals. These methods can deliver results that are relevant to people's lives and thus …

Abstract The field of Participatory Design (PD) has greatly diversified and we see a broad
spectrum of approaches and methodologies emerging. However, to foster its role in …

Abstract Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) find it difficult to engage in
reciprocal, shared behaviours and technology could be particularly helpful in supporting …

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 …

The use of serious games for the treatment of people with autism is currently considered a
promising approach due to its positive effects on promoting learning through playful and …

This article examines the educational efficacy of a learning environment in which children
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) engage in social interactions with an …

Computer-assisted learning is an approach which has been used widely to support people
with autism spectrum disorders. Commercial and research-driven technologies continue to …

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 …