Motivation
Children with autism face difficulties in social communication and inclusion during play. Play is fundamental for a child’s development.
Research
Design, develop, and evaluate a multisensory tangible interface to promote collaborative social play. Through employing human-centered and participatory co-design methods to integrate multiple sensory modalities (touch, sound, smell, etc.).
Impact
- Support inclusion, collaboration, and sensory engagement in learning environments.
- Advances in research in co-design and engagement understanding for vulnerable populations (such as autism).