TACTimat
Exploring the Design Factors of An Effective Touch Based Tool for Stimulation Therapy
Marjolein Schoorl (Student TU Delft)
Laura A. Dima (Independent researcher)
Kikki De Laat (Kinderpraktijk KUBUS, Den Bosch)
Erik Tempelman (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
Daniel Shor (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
Gijs Huisman (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
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Abstract
TACTimat is a therapy tool developed for both hyper and hyposensitive children through a novel art and design focused approach. Our initial study explores how shape, texture, and density of elements on a tactile mat may influence the behaviour of young children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other cognitive disability during tactile exploration.