Autism Spectrum Disorder
1,2,3...Go! The Helping Handle
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description
1,2,3… Go! is an interchangeable, dual-handle system designed to increase independence related to personal hygiene and other tool-use processes
Problem:
+ My co-creator is a young adult living with Autism Spectrum Disorder which has affected his motor skills
+ After observational research, we identified bathing and hygene as an area of focus, requiring high levels of assistance from caregivers and minimal active participation by my co-creator
Objectives:
+ Design an object specific to my co-creator’s needs
+ Increase active participation in hygiene routine
+ Measure increase in eye contact and user satisfaction