Cherisse Appleby

Email: cherisse.appleby@stu.mmu.ac.uk

Thesis Title

Designing Sensory Exhibition Engagement in Science Museums to Provide Inclusive Science Learning Experiences for Children with ADHD and ASD

Institution

Manchester Metropolitan University

Supervisors

Professor Kristina Niedderer
Dr Virginia Hawkins

Research Summary

This practice-based research will investigate current sensory exhibition spaces and displays in science museums relating to sensory processing and learning preferences in children with ADHD and ASD. Through co-design and the evaluation of sensory science exhibition interventions with child visitors with ADHD and ASD this research will aim to enhance science engagement and inclusive learning. This is a Collaborative Doctoral Award in partnership with the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and the Design for Health and Wellbeing research group at Manchester School of Art.

Research Interests

Sensory Design
Inclusive learning
Health and Wellbeing

Publications

Glass, Health and Wellbeing (CGS Glass Network print magazine, May 2022)