NeuroWell
An app designed for fostering community and support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Overview
NeuroWell is an app that I designed personally to help support others who have ASD like I do.
The goal of this project is to design an app that is user friendly, accessible, and helpful for all demographics.
User Research
Role & Duration
Lead UX/UI Research & Designer
User Research, & Testing, Wireframes, Prototyping, and Competitor Analysis
June - September 2024
Personal Project
The Problem
People with ASD can feel disconnected from the rest of the population and also may not feel connected to their own community.
The app needs to be to be user friendly for anyone everyone who may need to access the app for themselves or for someone else. NeuroWell needs to have accessible functions and focus on being ASD friendly.
I conducted comprehensive research on autism spectrum disorder, focusing on the various developmental, behavioral, and neurological aspects, aiming to better understand its complexities and contribute valuable insights to the scientific community.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication challenges, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. -CDC and APA
Some symptoms that people with ASD experience:
-Difficulty making and keeping friends
-Difficulty communicating
-Sensory sensitivity
-Difficulty understanding emotions
When researching ASD, I found that there were disparities and gender inequality regarding resources for support, access to diagnosis, and treatment. Knowing this, I wanted to make sure all groups of people were represented and that there was an emphasis on gender equity.
