Communication for Children with

CIARA HALL 13115291

WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can
cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges.

OUR STORY
Diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum at age 2
Biggest Issue = Communication
Little Verbal Communication (age 19)
Knowledge of ASD and products associated with communication

FINDINGS
Diagnosis 2-5 (as soon as 18 months)
The Earlier, the Better

Expensive Treatment (esp. outside NHS)

Long Waiting Lists

It can cost about $3.2 million to take care of an

autistic person over his or her lifetime. Caring for all
people with autism over their lifetimes costs an
estimated $35 billion per year (Gans, Michael, 2006).

Period between diagnosis and treatment is vital

The earlier a child with ASD receives the right support
the more likely they will be supported in the right
areas and have more potential to learn. (Maryam. K,
2015)

DEVELOPMENT

AREAS OF SCOPE

Early Intervention
Multiple Settings
ABA Treatment

Sensory
Customisable
Consistency
Fun!

BRIEF

Design and develop an easy-to-use, fun product aimed at children with ASD after
diagnosis to learn and improve on communication skills. The product should be
utilized in multiple locations including home and school as well as implementing
simplified communication treatment and therapy techniques.

PDS

INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCHING

EARLY CONCEPTS
Communicating Emotions
Alternative Communication
Auditory/Visual/Kinesthetic
Portable
Customisable
Sensory Therapy
Music Therapy
ABA techniques (one-onone)

FURTHER RESEARCH
Feedback from Questionnaire to Special Education
Needs Co-Ordinators (SENCO)
Follow-up contact after product completion:

CONCLUSION
Autism prevalence at an all-time high
Target young and fresh minds
Period between diagnosis and treatment is too valuable to waste
Frequent use in different settings

Parent and child use (one-on-one) with child as leader

Utilizing valuable ABA treatment techniques
A child with ASD is still a child

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Its a massive spectrum You have to remember that each child is different. (Hall. K, 2015)

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