Autism friendly studios

--CherryCloud--

The new layout isn't autism friendly at all, and this is a big, BIG problem for autistic scratchers, people with ADHD

Last edited by --CherryCloud-- (July 7, 2021 04:44:21)

Luna-fur

Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen

Edit: I've done research and gotten lots of replies about this in various places. The layout is not ND friendly due to its size and colors, the fact that it's overstimulating, feels/looks unorganized, and has caused sensory overloads for some Scratchers. Some neurodivergent Scratchers don't feel safe with the update, which is really horrible.

Last edited by Luna-fur (July 7, 2021 18:38:28)

--CherryCloud--

Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen

I saw a few comments by autistic scratchers saying about this, and I'm not autistic, so I'm not really sure. But if they don't feel comfortable about it, then I want people to know, so that it works for everyone

Maximouse

--CherryCloud-- wrote:
Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen
I saw a few comments by autistic scratchers saying about this, and I'm not autistic, so I'm not really sure. But if they don't feel comfortable about it, then I want people to know, so that it works for everyone

The real problem for autistic Scratchers is that it was changed without prior notice.

Luna-fur

Maximouse wrote:
--CherryCloud-- wrote:
Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen
I saw a few comments by autistic scratchers saying about this, and I'm not autistic, so I'm not really sure. But if they don't feel comfortable about it, then I want people to know, so that it works for everyone
The real problem for autistic Scratchers is that it was changed without prior notice.

Oooh, makes sense. Thank you!

Imacreamoo

Do you have any links /gen?

Queer_Royalty

Maximouse wrote:
--CherryCloud-- wrote:
Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen
I saw a few comments by autistic scratchers saying about this, and I'm not autistic, so I'm not really sure. But if they don't feel comfortable about it, then I want people to know, so that it works for everyone
The real problem for autistic Scratchers is that it was changed without prior notice.

I am partially autistic, and this wasn't a big problem for me, but I could see how it could be upsetting.

My question is, what could the Scratch Team possibly do now that the updates are already released? I agree that they should have given prior warning, but now that it's out, how can they fix it for people for whom this was problematic? What is the suggestion?

Luna-fur

Imacreamoo wrote:
Do you have any links /gen?

Here's a mention of one.. I have more, but I can't figure out how to link studio comments anymore.

Null_Plays

--CherryCloud-- wrote:
The new layout isn't autism friendly at all, and this is a big, BIG problem for autistic scratchers.

I support, the new layout isn't ADHD people either.

Featherstar800

Yup, agreed. The layouts should be disability friendly and this definitely isn't.

Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen

overloads sensory ^^

Luna-fur

Featherstar800 wrote:
Yup, agreed. The layouts should be disability friendly and this definitely isn't.

Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen
overloads sensory ^^

Ah, thank you! That makes more sense, do you know how we could make the layout more disability friendly? /gen

Luna-fur

bump

PoIygon

i am autistic. and i say that you should just get used to it. they probably have a different type of autism than me or something.

--CherryCloud--

Imacreamoo wrote:
Do you have any links /gen?

No, the comments were from about 12 hours ago, and were already kinda half buried.

--CherryCloud--

Luna-fur wrote:
Featherstar800 wrote:
Yup, agreed. The layouts should be disability friendly and this definitely isn't.

Luna-fur wrote:
Could you explain how the studio layout is not autism friendly? /gen
overloads sensory ^^
Ah, thank you! That makes more sense, do you know how we could make the layout more disability friendly? /gen

Maybye it should be less blue?

Dotumantaraye

--CherryCloud-- wrote:
The new layout isn't autism friendly at all, and this is a big, BIG problem for autistic scratchers, people with ADHD

finally pinpointed the cause of my migraines /s

(for the record I have adhd)

Darcythecat

I have a form of autism known as Asperger's, and even though I haven't had a sensory overload yet, I feel really awful for all those autistic people. None of us deserved this terrible change.

-sugardrizzle-

--CherryCloud-- wrote:
The new layout isn't autism friendly at all, and this is a big, BIG problem for autistic scratchers, people with ADHD

Well, uh, that's an issue. Support.

PkmnQ

I think being able to customize the scratch theme would solve this.

SonicFanX123_321

idk, i have autism and im not really bothered by it

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