No Such Thing as Normal: Explorations and Opportunities for Neurodiversity in Research

Neurodiversity was coined in 1999 [9]. At its start, the movement was used to advocate for people with Autism and has since broadened to include other neurological conditions such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), dyslexia, and even mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. While the neurodiversity movement has made efforts into researching and designing technology with diverse voices and experiences at its center, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in this area. For example, cognitive accessibility user research deals with the challenges for people with cognitive or learning disabilities when using technologies [5]. However, these developments are limited to the scope of web users but have the potential to reach all technologies, from wearables to mobile apps to data analytics and visualization tools.