Eye tracking technology is used regularly in research, especially in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction. By sending out infared light, a camera can pick up its reflections in a user’s eye, where advanced algorithms can detect eye movements and gaze point, alongside lots of other useful values.

Like all technology, however, its important that we consider how user-friendly these tools are, especially for neurodivergent people. This is what Dr. Teresa Del Bianco, a researcher and senior lecturer at London Metropolitan University wants to find out.

Teresa is looking for parents or caregivers of autistic children between 6 and 12 years old to share their perspectives on how such tools can be made more meaningful and user-friendly within a research environment. For the children, there’s to be a fun and interactive session at London Metropolitan University.

Dr. Bianco’s work shows the importance of including neurodivergent perspectives, including those of parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children, within research methodologies.

Many thanks to Teresa for allowing us to share this call for participants. If you’re interested in taking part, you can complete this form, or for more info see the below poster or contact Teresa at t.delbianco@londonmet.ac.uk.