Domain:
Ed-Tech
Inclusive Design
IoT Design
Target Audience:
Children with learning disabilities
Parents & Teachers
Special educators
Psychologists
Design Focus:
System Design,
Service Design,
UX/UI
IoT Design
Taking the Next Step Together.
NextStep: Ed-Tech Innovation for a Special Needs Support Ecosystem
Sarah Anil | Adele Ann Pinto | Meryl Roberts
Mentors: Prof. Manisha Phadke | Prof. Atul Wadkar | Prof. Sudhir Bania
My Role: Service Design, UX/UI, System Design, Design Research
Duration: 2.5 Month
Software Used: Figma, Coding
Prevalence of Learning Disabilities in India
1/10
people are estimated to having to have some form of learning disability
10-15% of the Indian population, or approximately 130-200 million people, may have some form of reading disability.
Studies specifically focusing on dyslexia have reported varying prevalence rates, ranging from 6% to 16% among school-aged children.
Our Focus Areas
Dyslexia: Reading
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Mainly affects reading and related language processing skills.
Dysgraphia: Writing
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Mainly affects writing skills and can involve the physical act of writing or the mental activity of comprehending.
We conducted a broad study of childhood learning disorders. Due to project scope, we focused on Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
Problem Statement
The lack of early intervention due to fragmented processes and poor collaboration delays vital support, negatively impacting 6-10 year old students with learning disabilities and their academic outcomes.
We analyzed the current multi-stage diagnostic and treatment pathway in India. The current system is fragmented and inefficient, hindering effective and equitable intervention.
Individual Education Plan
Discussion between parents, psychologists, teachers, special educators and in some cases the child
Set long term academic and behavioral goals which are then broken down to shorter term goals.
Continuous coordination between different people is difficult. Finding the right specialist can be challenging.
Current Diagnosis and Treatment Process in India
& Gaps in the process
(According to our research)
Treatment
Concessions
Specialist sessions
Assistive technology
Shadow teachers
Teachers aren’t always best equipped to help every student. Singling out students can lead to bullying.
Formal Screening
By Special Educator
Checks if reading, writing, and math skills match age expectations and refers for formal assessment if significant discrepancies are found.
The ratio of special educators to children is less
Formal Evaluation
By Psychologist
Checks if reading, writing, and math skills match age expectations. Looks for specific challenges and recommends treatment accordingly.
Getting parents to admit their child needs help can be tough. Student should feel comfortable and not isolated from peers
Informal Screening
By teacher
Checks all possible reason a child might be facing problems in class
Large class sizes make screening difficult. Students feel singled out during individual screenings.
Some tests are tedious and should be kid-friendly, not feel like tests.
We conceptualized a system leveraging an OCR engine to analyze student assignments for learning difficulty patterns. We also designed a coordinated IEP process.
My focus was on the service design framework and the UX/UI of the teacher-facing application, ensuring seamless integration and a user-centric experience.
Parent’s home screen
Teacher’s Dashboard
Psychologist’s Dashboard
The system scans student assignments, detecting patterns indicative of learning difficulties.
It provides automated alerts to teachers, streamlining early interventions and parent communication.
The platform offers in-app professional referrals and resources for a coordinated Individual Education Plan.
It also facilitates assessment scans and continuous follow-up.
Our research highlighted the urgent need for an integrated, data-driven system to overcome systemic inefficiencies and streamline the support process. The project's innovative approach was recognized with an award at the NMIMS Symposium 2024.
Progress
Academic Overview
Family Support
Patient Details
Sonali Sharma
7 years | Grade 2 | Dyslexia
Next Appointment
8th Oct
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Collaborative Notes
Participants
NEW
INCREASED SOCIAL SKILLS 19th Oct 2024
Shared By:
This week, the student showed progress in social skills during group activities. With gentle prompting, they actively participated in shared tasks, demonstrating improved engagement with peers. Continued support and encouragement are recommended to further enhance social interactions.
NEW
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT 15th Oct 2024
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In the academic realm, the student demonstrated increased focus during one-on-one sessions. With personalized instruction and visual aids, they grasped key concepts more effectively. The use of consistent reinforcement strategies appears beneficial, and ongoing modifications to teaching methods will be explored to accommodate the student's learning style.
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PROGRESS IN INDEPENDENCE 30th Sept 2024
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Noteworthy progress was observed in the student's self-help skills this week. They exhibited greater independence in daily routines, such as organizing personal belongings and completing simple tasks. Encouraging continued practice and positive reinforcement will be essential to nurture and sustain these emerging self-help abilities.
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IEP Goals
Goal 1
Goal 1
By the end of the school year, Sania will be able to decode CVC words with 80% accuracy.
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Progress on Goal
Current Sub Goal
The student will be able to decode CVC words with 30% accuracy.
Status
In progress
Able to read and answer 2/5 questions
Timeline
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
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