Nigel Newbutt

Dr. Newbutt is an Assistant Professor of Advanced Learning Technologies, B. O. Smith Research Professor, and Director of the Equitable Learning Technology Lab in the College of Education, University of Florida. He has experience of developing technologies with autistic, and neurodivergent groups and has developed some of the first work to practically examine the use, adoption, and preferences for virtual reality head-mounted displays with these groups. He is currently interested in examining and developing the role that VR HMDs can play in supporting young autistic people in their daily lives; informed through their input. The aim of this work is to co-design the future of this field (VR and autism) with autistic communities and other important stakeholders. More than this, he is interested in developing a range of innovative technologies that can help to enable people with neurodiversity; exploring opportunities to enable greater access to STEM education and employment.

Financial: Employed as Assistant Professor of Advanced Learning Technologies, B. O. Smith Research Professor, and Director of the Equitable Learning Technology Lab in the College of Education, University of Florida. Conference registration paid. Non-Financial: No disclosures.

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January 19, 2025
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