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ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2025

Aligning XR Research with Autistic Priorities and Lived Experiences: Insights from the Project PHoENIX Study.

Matthew Schmidt, Jie Jennifer Lu, Noah Glaser, M Curtis Gluck, Shangman Eunice Li, Yueqi Weng, Rui Tammy Huang

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Matthew SchmidtDepartment of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. matthew.schmidt@uga.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8110-4367
Jie Jennifer LuDepartment of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7466-6177
Noah GlaserSchool of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1966-2720
M Curtis GluckAgronomy Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-8753-1630
Shangman Eunice LiSchool of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2487-9403
Yueqi WengDepartment of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-8420-2243
Rui Tammy HuangAgronomy Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5917-2323

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purposeThe purpose of this study was to address this gap by using a multi-methods focus group approach within Project PHoENIX, an XR environment co-designed with adult autistic participants. The current study explores how autistic participants perceive the potential of XR technologies to amplify their strengths, align with their priorities, and navigate barriers, guided by research questions focused on the adoption, relevance, and empowerment of XR tools for the transition-aged autistic population.

methodsThis study conducted focus group sessions with 12 autistic participants within the PHoENIX XR environment, using structured activities, virtual tours, and interactive tasks to gather data.

resultsData were analyzed through a three-phase qualitative coding process, revealing two primary categories: Autistic-Centered Considerations and Technology-Centered Considerations. Overarching themes and subthemes were identified that provide nuanced insights into both the needs of transition-aged autistic individuals relative to XR and the affordances and limitations of XR platforms in supporting them.

conclusionFindings in this study highlight the potential of XR research to support practical, strengths-based approaches that align with the lived priorities of autistic individuals, ensuring that future interventions are both empowering and inclusive.

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Adult TransitionAutismCo-designExtended Reality (XR)InclusionUser-Centered Design

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