PhD researcher/Associate lecturer, School of Computing, University of the West of Scotland
I'm a PhD student at The University of The West of Scotland. My research interests include Autism, Inclusion, Improving support for people with disabilities, Affective technological supports. My thesis explores experiences and expectations of technology aiming to support social and emotional communication for Autistic people. I'm specifically interested in the use of wearable technologies based on physiological signals and the benefits/challenges such devices may present in practice.
Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives – if they’re involved in designing it
Aug 08, 2022 05:42 am UTC| Technology
Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions. This can result in increased anxiety, depression, anger and physical health problems. Research shows autistic adults are significantly more likely...
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