DEVELOPMENT OF PRESENTATION SLIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES TO SUPPORT LEARNING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
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https://doi.org/10.21512/seeij.v10i2.16154Keywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Presentation Slide Design, Visual Communication Design, Inclusive LearningAbstract
The advancement of learning in higher education has positioned presentation media as one of the primary tools for delivering instructional content. However, most presentation slides are still designed for general audiences and do not adequately address the needs of students with disabilities, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Characteristics commonly associated with ASD, such as heightened sensitivity to visual stimuli, differences in information processing, and the need for clear and consistent information structures, may affect students' ability to comprehend learning materials. This condition highlights the need for presentation slide design guidelines that are more inclusive and tailored to the characteristics of students with ASD. This study aims to design accessible presentation slides to support the learning needs of university students with ASD. The design process was conducted by identifying user characteristics through a literature review and observational studies as the conceptual foundation. The study adopted the Design Thinking approach, emphasizing a user-centered design process. The primary outcome of this research is a set of presentation slide design guidelines intended to help university students with ASD achieve a more inclusive learning experience within higher education environments.
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