The Empathy gap There is an empathy gap created when autistic and neurotypical people fail to understand each other’s perspectives. Often, the assumption is that the problem is located in the autistic person because “they cannot empathise”. But, what if this is wrong? …

What metrics were you using to input mood? And is mood really linear? I can only see high/low - but a mood has many colors?

A trauma-informed approach. — As UX designers, accessibility advocates, and professionals in the field of design, our primary goal is to create products and services that are inclusive and user-friendly. Today, we’ll explore a crucial aspect of user experience that often goes unnoticed but can have a significant impact on our users, especially those…

Introduction Writing well requires knowing whom you are writing for. So, before you start writing, ask: whom am I writing for? If your audience contains Neurodivergent people, should that change how you write? …

Introduction Living with Complex PTSD can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to managing symptoms such as derealisation and depersonalisation. These experiences can leave individuals feeling disconnected from their surroundings and their own sense of self, making it difficult to navigate everyday life. …

Technology every Neurodivergent person needs Technology has the power to benefit society, increase our consciousness and support us to reach our full potential by removing barriers. I’ve always been a bit of an early adopter when it comes to technology. As someone with ADHD, I’m constantly looking for ways to…

A new perspective on thinking; how a blind person is able to utilise technology, tools and strategy to overcome design barriers in his world. — I asked my friend Hussein Patwa to write this post after he talked me through his process for building a wardrobe from IKEA whilst being blind! Hussein is an accessibility consultant and on the panel of Scotland’s Mobility Access Committee. He provides me often with a unique perspective on the…

We too need to be aware of trauma in ux research - and that asking questions of a traumatised individual may be triggering for both researcher and candiate.

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