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Interview about balance, falls, and motor coordination issues

What's the study about?

This study focuses on designing a fall prevention app for autistic adults using real-time feedback during balance exercises. Users will be given personalized exercises to improve their balance. The app uses computer vision to provide real-time feedback during the exercises. The study will consist of an interview about the participant’s experiences with balance, falling, and motor coordination issues. Additionally, participants will be asked for their opinions and ideas on the app. Interviews with autistic individuals will help identify sensory preferences, usability needs, and important features. After the interview, participants will be given a survey to fill out. The survey consists of questions about their diagnosis and questions about features they would like to see in the app. The findings will guide the design of a customizable and user-friendly app the safety and independence of autistic adults.

Who can participate?

Participants:
Must be an adult (18 years or older)
Must be clinically or professionally diagnosed with ASD
Must be diagnosed with level 1 – level 2 severity and must be high-functioning
Must not have any co-occurring physical conditions that would affect their motor coordination or balance (aside from ASD)

What will participants be doing?

Online interview (45 – 60 minutes): Participants will be asked about their autism diagnosis and experience with falls and balance issues. Additionally, they will be asked to provide their opinions, feedback, and suggestions for the app’s design and features.

Survey (~15 minutes): The survey will consist of questions about autism diagnosis and preferences for the app features.

Why is this important?

This study is important because it addresses the challenges autistic adults face with balance and falls/injuries. It provides a solution tailored to their sensory and cognitive preferences. By involving users in the design process, the app ensures applicability and enhances the safety and independence of the target population. This app could serve as a model for creating inclusive health technologies for the autism community in the future.

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