Design for Neurodiversity: ABA-Based Guidelines for Creating Inclusive Products for Autistic Individuals

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56166/remici.v4n20111125
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ABA Inclusive design Design guidelines Neurodiversity ASD

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Annibal Gouvêa Franco
UEMG
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9134-300X
Melissa Marcílio Batista
UNISANTA
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3556-8479
Ana Clara Loureiro Rabelo
Uece
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4389-0557

Abstract

The present article explores Design for Neurodiversity as an innovative approach to creating inclusive products for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the study proposes design guidelines that integrate sensory, ergonomic, and cognitive aspects, aiming to foster accessibility, autonomy, and well-being. The research highlights the absence of specific global technical standards, such as an ISO focused on ASD, and, through an interdisciplinary literature review, gathers contributions from inclusive design, behavioral science, and neurodiversity studies. The work reaffirms the role of design as a transformative tool for inclusion and respect for human diversity. 

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FRANCO, A. G.; BATISTA, M. M.; RABELO, A. C. L. . Design for Neurodiversity: ABA-Based Guidelines for Creating Inclusive Products for Autistic Individuals . Revista Eletrônica Multidisciplinar de Investigação Científica, Brasil, v. 4, n. 20, 2025. DOI: 10.56166/remici.v4n20111125. Disponível em: https://remici.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/594. Acesso em: 2 apr. 2025.
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Vol. 4 No. 20 (2025): Dossiê Janeiro - Junho
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Author Biographies

Annibal Gouvêa Franco, UEMG

Annibal Gouvêa Franco, master’s degree holder in Design, Innovation, and Sustainability from the State University of Minas Gerais (UEMG) (2015), graduated in Product Design from FUMEC University in 2009, and obtained bachelor’s degrees in Visual Arts from UEMG in 2016, as well as in Special Education and Pedagogy from Santa Cecília University in 2018 and 2021, respectively. He is actively engaged in research across the fields of Visual Arts, Design, Education, Materials, and Sustainability. Additionally, Annibal teaches arts within the Minas Gerais State Education Secretariat (SEE/MG). Inspired by his MBA in ESG and Innovation, he coined the expression “Green Slogans and Gray Behaviors,” reflecting his critical perspective on corporate sustainability.

Melissa Marcílio Batista, UNISANTA

Melissa Marcílio Batista holds a degree in Business Management Processes from Universidade Santa Cecília (2023), an Executive MBA in Business Management Processes (2024), and an MBA in ESG and Innovation (2024) from Faculdade Iguaçu. With professional experience in Administration/Management and Business Legalization, she has excelled in research and specializations focused on management and sustainability. Inspired by her MBA in ESG and Innovation, she coined the expression "Green Slogans and Gray Behaviors," reflecting her analytical and critical perspective, which contributes to the understanding of sustainability policies and corporate governance, promoting greater transparency and ethics in business operations.

Ana Clara Loureiro Rabelo, Uece

Undergraduate student in the Occupational Therapy program at the State University of Ceará. Her research interests include inclusion and neurodiversity.

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