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Inclusive Co-Design of Augmented Reality Digital Helpers for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults: A Study on
Julie E LeMoine1, Jean A Frazier1, Benjamin Dadagian-Goldman1
1UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Medical Extended Reality
|August 6, 2026
Summary
Autistic adolescents and young adults co-designed augmented reality (AR) digital helpers. This participatory approach yielded positive impacts and high enthusiasm for assistive technology, revealing key characteristics and utility for this population.
Area of Science:
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR) offers potential as assistive technology.
- Inclusive design processes are crucial for developing effective tools for autistic individuals.
- Co-design with end-users can enhance the utility and acceptance of new technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the co-design of inclusive augmented reality (AR) digital helpers with autistic adolescents and young adults.
- To investigate the perceived utility and characteristics of AR digital helpers as assistive technology for this demographic.
- To understand the impact of a participatory design role on autistic participants.
Main Methods:
- Employed a participatory design process, actively involving autistic adolescents and young adults.
- Collaborated with participants to co-design augmented reality (AR) digital helper prototypes.
- Gathered feedback on the co-design experience and the perceived utility of the developed AR helpers.
Main Results:
- The co-design role had a positive impact on autistic participants.
- All participant groups showed high enthusiasm for the practical application of AR digital helpers.
- New insights were gained into the specific characteristics and perceived utility of AR digital helpers for autistic users.
Conclusions:
- Co-designing assistive technology with autistic individuals is effective and well-received.
- Augmented reality (AR) digital helpers show significant promise as assistive tools for autistic adolescents and young adults.
- Further research is warranted to refine AR digital helper design and explore broader applications.
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