3 papers
cs.HC2024
"That's our game!" : Reflections on co-designing a robotic game with neurodiverse children
Patricia Piedade, Isabel Neto, Ana Pires +2
Many neurodivergent (ND) children are integrated into mainstream schools alongside their neurotypical (NT) peers. However, they often face social exclusion, which may have lifelong…
cs.HC2024
Ethical Concerns when Working with Mixed-Ability Groups of Children
Patricia Piedade, Ana Henriques, Filipa Rocha +2
Accessibility research has gained traction, yet ethical gaps persist in the inclusion of individuals with disabilities, especially children. Inclusive research practices are essent…
cs.HC2024
PartiPlay: A Participatory Game Design Kit for Neurodiverse Classrooms
Patricia Piedade, Isabel Neto, Ana Pires +2
Play is a central aspect of childhood development, with games as a vital tool to promote it. However, neurodivergent children, especially those in neurodiverse environments, are un…