Designing accessible visual programming tools for children with autism spectrum condition

Abstract Visual programming tools allow users to create interactive media projects such as games and animations using visual representations of concepts. Although these have been shown huge potential for teaching children, research has that they may not be accessible children with cognitive impairments, including those autism spectrum condition. Therefore, this study proposes a set recommendations the design Semi-structured interviews experts ( $$n=7$$ n = 7 ) were conducted thematically analysed identify initial recommendations. A second semi-structured subset $$n=3$$ 3 then validate produce final