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My RoleProduct Designer
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meet caleb |
Caleb was born special, but his parents noticed he had a smaller vocabulary and memory issues than other kids. He also struggled with social interactions. Despite this, his parents loved and supported him, recognizing signs of autism and helping him thrive.
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Autism today |
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BUSINESS GOALS, AND HOW WILL VB-MAPP BENEFIT USERS? |
Catalyst is a leading provider of ABA services for children with ASD. The company recognized the need to modernize its data collection methods and sought to integrate VB-MAPP into its existing data collection software.
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Introducing this feature onto our Catalyst platform will enable our users to have another essential tool to assist children with autism, automatically sync their data into our platform, and allow ABA practitioners to assess progress more efficiently and make critical decisions in treatment with their clients. And getting more therapists from the ABA field to use our platform.
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The challenge of working with an external team |
The external team, DMTD, identified Catalyst as a suitable data collection software that could accommodate the complex requirements of VB-MAPP. DMTD conducted thorough research, evaluated various software options, and selected Catalyst based on its flexibility, scalability, and compatibility with VB-MAPP.
The R&D team started a month before I joined the team. Using their research, I quickly educated myself on the subject of VB-MAPP, and our ABA data collection software, Catalyst. What and how does it work right before the project kickoff. |
Identifying areas on how to improve the user experience |
Each VB-MAPP component contains many variables. Each assessment has its objective, materials needed to perform it, examples for practitioners to understand the question, and an area to add notes and known facts about the client. For scoring, there are a few different ways to input the score for each assessment, and users need to be able to access the scoring chart at any time.
But all these elements are not apparent to new users on the user interface, and they can be accessed by tabbing on the assessment itself. |
Because of those reasons, I want to expand the page layout of each assessment to display all variables in full view. Here are some examples of my early explorations with the expanded view.
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After meeting with the shareholders, they mentioned their users might prefer the more condensed view format they currently have so that they can go through each question quickly. That's when I want to develop a solution that can support both layouts—a condensed view without sacrificing hiding all the functionality of each assessment.
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I recommended a tab system better to organize the assessment variables on limited screen space. This UI pattern allows easy access to each section while keeping all the functionality intact. Additionally, this approach fulfills the shareholders' goal of displaying multiple questions on a single page.
The research and product team helped me address some edge-case scenarios I missed during the design phase. The engineering team was involved from the beginning to make sure the back-end architecture design and the scope were in check. The client has not only provided feedback on our bi-weekly meeting, but they also provided valuable clinical insights on how they use VB-MAPP working with kids with autism.
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final design - results and benefitsAfter about six months of collaboration, I handed my design to the engineering team to bring this to life.
Integrating VB-MAPP into the Catalyst significantly improved the efficiency of assessment administration and reduced human errors associated with manual data entry. The automated scoring system eliminated the need for manual calculations, saving time and improving accuracy. The availability of accurate and up-to-date assessment data empowered supervisors and administrators to make data-driven decisions regarding individualized treatment plans. They could identify trends, track progress, and modify intervention strategies accordingly. |
reflectionDuring my first project at Therapy Brands, I successfully led the design effort from start to finish, which went smoothly. As a result, I have gained confidence in leading shareholders' meetings, communicating with shareholders, and explaining my thought process. Implementing VB-MAPP on Catalyst has enabled Therapy Brands and DMTD to streamline the assessment process, enhance efficiency, and improve data accuracy. I am pleased to have contributed to a project that provides valuable insights into the language and learning abilities of individuals with ASD.
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