Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
36 results found tagged ADHD.
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Participatory Design for Cognitive Accessibility of Web-based Interactive Systems
This doctoral consortium paper outlines a PhD research program aimed at addressing the significant underrepresentation of cognitive accessibility in web accessibility research. The author notes that while cognitive disabilities account for a 28% shar…
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AI and Gamification for Employees with ADHD: A Tool for Enhancing Workplace Focus & Productivity
This paper presents WADAQ, an AI-driven gamification tool designed to support employees with ADHD in improving focus, task management, and workplace productivity. The system operates in three stages: first, machine learning classification models pred…
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FocusUp: A Browser Extension for Enhancing Online Attention and Productivity for ADHD Individuals
This technical note presents FocusUp, a Chrome browser extension designed to help individuals with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) maintain focus and improve productivity while browsing the web. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition …
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"I Am Human, Just Like You": What Intersectional, Neurodivergent Lived Experiences Bring to Accessibility Research
This paper uses critical autoethnography to examine how intersectional identities shape the experience of neurodivergence, drawing on the author's personal journey of discovering, accepting, and valuing their autism and ADHD diagnoses as a cisgender,…
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Do you overreact to pressure, blow things out of proportion?: An ADHD-Centered Critical Review of Emotional Dysregulation Measures
This paper presents a critical review of 27 self-report emotional dysregulation measures used in research with adults who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Emotional dysregulation—difficulty managing emotions leading to intense, r…
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Understanding Human-AI Misalignment in LLM-Based Job-Seeking Support for Neurodivergent Users
This paper examines how misalignments manifest between neurodivergent job-seekers and a GPT-4-powered career support chatbot deployed by Mentra, a neuroinclusive employment platform with over 46,000 neurodivergent users. The researchers analysed 348 …
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FocusView: Understanding and Customizing Informational Video Watching Experiences for Viewers with ADHD
This paper presents FocusView, an AI-powered video customization interface designed to help viewers with ADHD reduce distractions and maintain focus when watching informational videos. The research addresses the critical gap that while videos have be…
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Characterizing Collective Efforts in Content Sharing and Quality Control for ADHD-relevant Content on Video-sharing Platforms
This paper presents the first in-depth characterization and analysis of ADHD-relevant video content across YouTube and TikTok, examining content quality, accessibility challenges, and the collective efforts of creators and viewers in quality control.…
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Beyond Individual Accommodations: The Collaborative Practices of ADHD Students in Post-Secondary Education
This paper examines how ADHD college students develop and share collaborative, community-based strategies to support their academic success, moving beyond the traditional focus on individual accommodations. The researchers analyzed discussions from a…
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Navigating STEM Doctoral Programs with ADHD: Barriers, Workflow Challenges, and Adaptive Strategies
This paper investigates how PhD students with ADHD navigate the structural barriers of STEM doctoral programs through a mixed-methods study with 13 participants. The research addresses a significant gap: while the 2023 Survey of Earned Doctorates rep…