There is a lack of inclusive learning activities that cater to the diverse needs of children with IDD within a single setting.

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Empathize

✦ User Research

✦ User Interview

✦ Survey

Synthesis

✦ Key insights

✦ User Persona

✦ Journey Maps

✦ Goal Statement

✦ Empathy Map

Ideate

✦ Brainstorming

✦ Card sorting

✦ Competitor Analysis

✦ Affinity Mapping

Design

✦ Information Architecture

✦ Low Fidelity sketches

✦ MoodBoarding

✦ Hi-Fidelity Screens

✦ UI Prototyping

Test

✦ Usability Testing

✦ Feedback

Design Process

BackBone

Parents

Partners in Crime

Teachers

While these children are drawn to digital products, their ability to navigate full functionality is limited.

This highlights the need for simplified interfaces and potentially, supportive guidance to ensure a smooth user experience.

Scribbles and Giggles

An AI Powered search engine tailored to specific needs for different children with Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD) and their Parents.

A Parent driven mobile application which would help in setting up the routine for the child and activities focusing on improving pattern recognition of the child using various media sources for activities

features to be used in the application

OnBoarding

Home

Ask Doodle AI

Doodle Routine

Lily's Activity

Final UI

App's onboarding process acts as a warm welcome, introducing users to its core features and showcasing its functionalities. This sets the stage for the user experience and establishes the overall tone of the app.

Playful Doodles,

Lighthearted Mood

My focus is on creating a tool that Parents will use primarily to support and develop their children with IDD.

A Bridge Between Worlds

Introducing

Doodle

Fun and simple design with bold shapes, playful doodles, and bright colors to keep things clear and engaging.

UI style inspired from Brutalism Design style and Hand drawn scribbles

Establishing routines proves difficult for children with IDD (ASD, Down Syndrome) due to limited focus and developmental factors, leading to disruptions in their daily lives.

Redefinging The Problem

Routine Activities

Habit Formation

Visual Cues

Motion Sensitive

Repetitive Actions help them inculcate any activity in their behavioral nature

Learning routines require more repetition for children with short attention spans.

e.g. Personal Grooming, Basic ettiquttes, Names and Locations

Limited memory make repetition key for learning routines.

TheyLikeToPaint

LikeToCookOmelettes

FeelTheMusic!!!

Talking to users gave me great ideas.

So I mapped it out for future use.

source : https://www.1specialplace.com/2022/06/27/special-needs-parenting-in-india/

BackBone

Conversed with 14 Parents

Parents shared heartwarming stories highlighting their child's unique ways of expression

Experience - Parent sharing a memory of their 10 year old Autistic daughter

"She likes to dance a lot. She does not know the actual words but through actions now we know which channel she wants to put on the TV.

She likes to watch and dance on music videos on 9XM channel. She does not understand the lyrics or words but does enjoy the tunes and dance performances on TV"

Conversed with 8 Teachers

Despite varied learning paces, teachers juggle introducing new topics and engaging all students, including those with diverse needs.

Experiences - Teacher sharing an experience of their class of 20 students.

"They have very less attention span and it is very hard to teach them but what they all have in common is having Fun. They will find different games or just different actions that would be fun.

We try to introduce newer activities in learning matching the activities that they do so it has a learning curve as well as they have fun doing it."

source : https://www.acd.org.au/professional-development-for-teachers/

Partners in Crime

Engaging with 40+ enthusiastic students!

The moment I entered their classrooms they all got up and greeted me as the school had taught.
(Manners and Basic greetings are taught to them)
While interacting I observed that they react and identify visual based elements a lot faster.
(Photos of fruits and vegetables used to teach their names)
They have emotional intelleligence but can't use right emotions at the right situations.
(They laugh at some serious situations)

source : https://kairosphotos.photoshelter.com/image/I0000MzJSDp.Hq_s

source : https://scoonews.com/news/news-essential-handbook-on-inclusive-education-for-educators-laws-initiatives-benefits-challenges-8865/

Engaging with parents, teachers, and children provided a glimpse into their daily routines.

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Profound

IQ Range 50 - 70

Slower than usual

IQ LEVELS

Can perform Math and reading proficiency up to 3rd standard level

All the children are categorized according to their IQ Levels

In the schools these children are divided into Pre Primary, Primary and Secondary classes

which helps the teachers to teach better.

These classrooms are purely based on their IQ levels and not age.

Nervous System Disorders

Impacts learning and intelligence by altering brain, spinal cord, and nervous system functions.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Fragile X Syndrome
Disorders of the Sensory System

Affects senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight) or how the brain processes sensory data.

Conditions can impair vision and/or hearing, especially in premature babies and those with infections like CMV.
Metabolic Disorders

Impacts the body's use of food and substances for development and energy, leading to abnormalities in metabolic processes.

Diseases like Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Congenital Hypothyroidism can impair overall brain and body functions.
Degenerative Disorders

Initially appear normal at birth but lead to gradual changes in skills, capacities, and functions over time.

Some indications might not surface until adolescence or adulthood when abilities start to decline.
Nervous System Disorders

Impacts learning and intelligence by altering brain, spinal cord, and nervous system functions.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Fragile X Syndrome
Disorders of the Sensory System

Affects senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight) or how the brain processes sensory data.

Conditions can impair vision and/or hearing, especially in premature babies and those with infections like CMV.
Metabolic Disorders

Impacts the body's use of food and substances for development and energy, leading to abnormalities in metabolic processes.

Diseases like Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Congenital Hypothyroidism can impair overall brain and body functions.
Degenerative Disorders

Initially appear normal at birth but lead to gradual changes in skills, capacities, and functions over time.

Some indications might not surface until adolescence or adulthood when abilities start to decline.
Nervous System Disorders

Impacts learning and intelligence by altering brain, spinal cord, and nervous system functions.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Fragile X Syndrome
Disorders of the Sensory System

Affects senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight) or how the brain processes sensory data.

Conditions can impair vision and/or hearing, especially in premature babies and those with infections like CMV.
Metabolic Disorders

Impacts the body's use of food and substances for development and energy, leading to abnormalities in metabolic processes.

Diseases like Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Congenital Hypothyroidism can impair overall brain and body functions.
Degenerative Disorders

Initially appear normal at birth but lead to gradual changes in skills, capacities, and functions over time.

Some indications might not surface until adolescence or adulthood when abilities start to decline.
Nervous System Disorders

Impacts learning and intelligence by altering brain, spinal cord, and nervous system functions.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Fragile X Syndrome
Disorders of the Sensory System

Affects senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight) or how the brain processes sensory data.

Conditions can impair vision and/or hearing, especially in premature babies and those with infections like CMV.
Metabolic Disorders

Impacts the body's use of food and substances for development and energy, leading to abnormalities in metabolic processes.

Diseases like Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Congenital Hypothyroidism can impair overall brain and body functions.
Degenerative Disorders

Initially appear normal at birth but lead to gradual changes in skills, capacities, and functions over time.

Some indications might not surface until adolescence or adulthood when abilities start to decline.

Categories of Intellectual Disabilities

Charades and Pictionaries are my favorites!

Artists

Quirky Thinkers

My interactions with these life enthusiasts revealed this.

Doodle

Gamified app for Parents of Children with Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD)

Context

Every child is special. Every child is unique. The project seeks to offer a distinctive design intervention aimed at strengthening the lives of children with Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD) and their Parents.

It presents a platform to explore innovative experiences that can aid in the development of these children, ultimately empowering them to lead more independent lives.

Individual Project

Academic Project

February - May 2024

Intellectual,

Emotional,

Physical Development from birth affecting Bodily systems

So what are the Children with Intellectual Disabilities?

A Wide range of conditions affecting

Children with developmental disabilities find themselves drawn to the engaging world of screens.

The interactive features and functionalities hold a particular fascination for them.

Visually stimulating elements shine brightest on screens, capturing the attention of these children.

This makes video games and mind games especially appealing, offering a captivating blend of visuals and interaction.

Brain Games

Routines

Pattern Recognition

Artificial Intelligence

Guided by these insights, I designed a solution...

Imagine a world where a child's unique way of seeing sparks a symphony of learning.

This app isn't just a tool, it's a bridge built with playful elements and clear design, empowering parents to navigate a world of learning alongside their children with developmental needs.

By simplifying interactions and offering engaging content, it unlocks potential and fosters a more inclusive environment, one family at a time.

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