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| Title | Towards Neuroqueer Spatial Justice: A Critical Literature Review Of Public Space Technologies For Neurodivergent Populations |
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| ID_Doc | 58235 |
| Authors | Piedade P.; Carter A.R.L.; Prada R.; Nicolau H. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Published | Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3706598.3713539 |
| Abstract | Access to public spaces is of the utmost importance for social cohesion, inclusion, and civic engagement. Nevertheless, a large majority of public spaces remain incredibly uncomfortable environments for neurodivergent individuals due to, for instance, the unpredictability of such spaces and the sensory stimuli within them. Smart City technologies present an exciting opportunity to improve the accessibility and enjoyment of the spaces where they are deployed by, for instance, offering users the ability to customise a space to their specific sensory needs. However, the research topic of public space technologies for neurodivergent individuals remains scattered and sparsely documented. This critical review analyses the existing domains of inquiry, contributing a theoretical framework based on Spatial Justice and Neuroqueer Technoscience and suggests future research avenues informed by this framework. We advocate for the participatory co-creation of a neurodivergent-affirming landscape of public space technologies that both support neurodivergent needs and promote neurodivergent joy. © 2025 Copyright held by the owner/author(s). |
| Author Keywords | Literature Review; Neurodivergent; Neurodiversity; Neuroqueer; Public Space; Spatial Justice |
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