New Tool Helps Designers Build Apps for Neurodiverse Users
This could make technology easier to use for millions with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
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Key Points
- NeuroDivSim lets designers simulate cognitive differences like ADHD or autism to test interfaces.
- It could lead to apps that are easier to use for the 15-20% of people who are neurodiverse.
- The tool is a research prototype, so real-world impact may take years.
Why It Matters
Could make future apps less frustrating and more usable for neurodiverse individuals and their families.