AUSTISM 36O INITIATIVE
OVERVIEW
Autism Spectrum 360 Initiative is a comprehensive web portal for individuals on autism spectrum, their families, and the community for information, resources, and support. The initiative is a partnered alliance between Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medicine, and the University of Washington.
ROLE
Information Architect and Taxonomist
CONTRIBUTION
Wireframes
Personae
Key User Journey
Site Navigation
INFORMATION PROBLEM
Different user groups from Autism community need to have personalized experiences on website:
Parents of children with autism: diagnose valuation stage, clinical information based on geography within 25 miles, specialist waitlist optimization, social media support hub, financial support.
USER NEEDS
First responders -Trainings and professional practices, hub for nurse practitioners, school programs.
Researchers: Family participants information, recent research, volunteer groups.
Employers -Job recruiting based on geography
Adult Living with Autism - Employment, housing, SSI, social groups, health care assistance.
Users can be overwhelmed by complex system and need to have simple clear navigation on the website where to start and what to look for. They need to be guided to the necessary autism information based on user group.
VISION
All individuals and families impacted by ASD and related disorders/conditions across the lifespan will have access to individualized, state of the art services and support when they need it, how they need it and where they need it in order to build on strengths and improve quality of life
MISSION
To be a one stop source for personalized needs of individuals with ASD and their families.
PERSONAE
Educator to children living with Autism. Looking for ways to better engage with her students
Parent of a child with Autism. Non-English Speaker.
Struggles to find Information due to the language barrier.
EDUCATOR, STUDENT
PARENT
Adult living with Autism looking at options for education. Was diagnosed at an early age.
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Parent of a child with Autism who has been diagnosed a year ago. Still looking for resources to get a better understanding. Overwhelmed by too much information.
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WIREFRAMES
SITE NAVIGATION
CONTENT STRATEGY
