Author: Daniel Gill
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Neurodivergence & Robotics: A Participatory Study
Exciting news! The time has come when my own study can join the number of those using inclusive methodologies which we’ve shared via our blog. For many neurodivergent people, the diagnostic process can be one of embarrassment, frustration, and stress – but could (and should) computers and robotics be involved in this process? Using a…
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AutARK Technology Workshop at INTERACT 2025
Last year, we shared a call for papers for a special issue of Interacting with Computers curated by the AutARK project at TU Dresden. The team are back again with the opportunity to present work or lived experiences with neurodivergence and technology. Their workshop at the upcoming INTERACT 2025 conference will focus on the methodological…
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The Inaugural MINDS Workshop
Following receiving funding from Queen Mary University of London, we’re thrilled to announce our first ever MINDS workshop. In a neurodivergent-affirming and collaborative environment, we’ll be hearing from neurodivergent researchers and research participants, as well as academics who are applying novel methodologies to better include neurodivergent people in research about them. We’ll be joined by…
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Follow-Up: The “I’m Me” Festival
Back in October 2024, we shared details of the “I’m Me” project at York St John University – which aimed to encourage autistic people and those with disabilities to explore themes of identity, representation and voice through the creative arts. Read more about it in our previous blog post. The multi-modal project will culminate in…
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The Future of Eye Tracking: Including Neurodivergent Perspectives
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…
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Accessible Academia: Serious Games for Dyslexia
In this shorter edition of “Accessible Academia” we look at a paper published back in May 2024 on a new method for collecting data for diagnosis of dyslexia. “Serious Games”, those with a purpose beyond entertainment, can be great way to engage children in data collection, rather than the use of lengthy assessments. The research…
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December Update from Daniel
While this month has been a bit quiet for the MINDS website, Ekaterina and I have been hard at work with continuing to build and promote this network. MINDS on Stage A couple of days ago, I presented at the annual Digital Music Research Network Workshop. While I’m not researching in the area of digital…
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Co-Design in Online Platforms with Autistic Users
Recently, the Autistic Adults Online research team at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Edinburgh, shared their latest toolkit for user experience designers, researchers and developers The team, led by Prof. Nelya Koteyko, have been investigating, for the past four years, how autistic adults communicate and interact on social media platforms. Their…
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Teamworking in Neurodiverse Research Teams
How does the intersectionality of neurodivergence and gender impact research teamworking? How do research teams with neurodivergent members operate? These are the questions that Lena Biermann at Heriot-Watt University is trying to answer. For her initial scoping study, Lena is looking for research leaders, principal investigators and project managers whose research teams include at least…
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Accessible Academia: Work for Neurodivergent People
In this edition of “Accessible Academia” we look at two recent papers, exploring the impact of work on neurodivergent people. Too much to take in in one go? Jump to specific sections of this post and come back later to read the rest:– Mental Health of Autistic Working Parents– Neurodivergence, and Working From Home– References…