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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)], is a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders. People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder present with two types of symptoms: problems in social communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)], is a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders. People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder present with two types of symptoms: problems in social communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities. | ||
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* [https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/02/dos-and-donts-on-designing-for-accessibility/ Dos and Don'ts on designing for accessibility] and the [https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2016/09/autistic-spectrum.png accompanying poster for ASD] by [[Karwai Pun]] on the [[UK Accessibility in Government Blog]] | * [https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/02/dos-and-donts-on-designing-for-accessibility/ Dos and Don'ts on designing for accessibility] and the [https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2016/09/autistic-spectrum.png accompanying poster for ASD] by [[Karwai Pun]] on the [[UK Accessibility in Government Blog]] | ||
* [http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2015/10/usability-testing-with-people-on-the-autism-spectrum-what-to-expect.php Usability Testing with People on the Autism Spectrum: What to Expect] by [[Zsombor Varnagy-Toth]] on [[UX Matters]] | * [http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2015/10/usability-testing-with-people-on-the-autism-spectrum-what-to-expect.php Usability Testing with People on the Autism Spectrum: What to Expect] by [[Zsombor Varnagy-Toth]] on [[UX Matters]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:07, 5 September 2021
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders. People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder present with two types of symptoms: problems in social communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities.
Design considerations
When we design for people with ASD, we need to provide:
- Simple color palettes
- Content written in plain English
- Simple sentences and bullets
- Descriptive buttons and links ("attach files")
- Simple and consistent layouts
We need to avoid:
- Using bright contrasting colors
- Using figures of speech and idioms
- Creating large blocks of text
- Vague or unpredictable buttons or links ("click here")
- Building complex and cluttered layouts
Additional Resources
- Hate at A Diary of a Mom explains why when we talk about autism we can't separate it from people with autism, especially when talking about children.
- Dos and Don'ts on designing for accessibility and the accompanying poster for ASD by Karwai Pun on the UK Accessibility in Government Blog
- Usability Testing with People on the Autism Spectrum: What to Expect by Zsombor Varnagy-Toth on UX Matters
