In recent decades, mental health has become more valued, and the general public has started taking different mental illnesses more seriously, including childhood mental health disorders. Based on the newest data, the current childhood autism rate in the UK is increasing, around 1 in 57 children have experienced autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Reading is always essential and beneficial to children with ASD. Books can provide comfort, relaxation, happiness and fun through interesting imagery and storyline. Giving children time to read allows them to build self-esteem, vocabulary and imagination. However, there are not enough reading materials on the market that are reader-friendly to children with ASD. Children who have ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction with people. They also have different behaviours and ways of learning, moving and paying attention. Therefore, they need an alternative approach when designing a product for them. The project aims to create a storybook that provides a better reading experience to children with special needs.
The font cover of the storybook.
