"It Is Easy Using My Apps:" Understanding Technology Use and Needs of Adults with Down Syndrome
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| author | Johnson, Hailey L. Sterling, Audra Mutlu, Bilge |
| author_facet | Johnson, Hailey L. Sterling, Audra Mutlu, Bilge |
| contents | Assistive technologies for adults with Down syndrome (DS) need designs tailored to their specific technology requirements. While prior research has explored technology design for individuals with intellectual disabilities, little is understood about the needs and expectations of adults with DS. Assistive technologies should leverage the abilities and interests of the population, while incorporating age- and context-considerate content. In this work, we interviewed six adults with DS, seven parents of adults with DS, and three experts in speech-language pathology, special education, and occupational therapy to determine how technology could support adults with DS. In our thematic analysis, four main themes emerged, including (1) community vs. home social involvement; (2) misalignment of skill expectations between adults with DS and parents; (3) family limitations in technology support; and (4) considerations for technology development. Our findings extend prior literature by including the voices of adults with DS in how and when they use technology. |
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| spellingShingle | "It Is Easy Using My Apps:" Understanding Technology Use and Needs of Adults with Down Syndrome Johnson, Hailey L. Sterling, Audra Mutlu, Bilge Human-Computer Interaction Assistive technologies for adults with Down syndrome (DS) need designs tailored to their specific technology requirements. While prior research has explored technology design for individuals with intellectual disabilities, little is understood about the needs and expectations of adults with DS. Assistive technologies should leverage the abilities and interests of the population, while incorporating age- and context-considerate content. In this work, we interviewed six adults with DS, seven parents of adults with DS, and three experts in speech-language pathology, special education, and occupational therapy to determine how technology could support adults with DS. In our thematic analysis, four main themes emerged, including (1) community vs. home social involvement; (2) misalignment of skill expectations between adults with DS and parents; (3) family limitations in technology support; and (4) considerations for technology development. Our findings extend prior literature by including the voices of adults with DS in how and when they use technology. |
| title | "It Is Easy Using My Apps:" Understanding Technology Use and Needs of Adults with Down Syndrome |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.16311 |