Altogether Autism Journal - Design Survey 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable input. Your responses to the following 16 questions will help us in tailoring the design and layout of the Altogether Autism Journal to meet your reading preferences. Your feedback is appreciated.

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* 1. Please provide the following contact information.

Full Name

Email Address

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* 2. How do you prefer the layout of a printed journal? Select the option that best aligns with your preference.

Simple and minimalist design, for example Altogether Autism Journal, 2021

Organised with clear sections and headings

Colourful and visually stimulating, for example Altogether Autism Journal, 2022

Other

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* 3. Do you find it helpful to have a table of contents or index in a printed journal?

Yes

Not sure

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* 4. What type or types of imagery, if any, do you prefer in a printed journal? Select all that apply.

None - I prefer text-only content

Photographs or realistic images

Illustrations or drawings

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How important is the use of technical and academic language in our journal?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

I do not have a preference

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* 6. How do you feel about bullet points or numbered lists in a printed journal?

Very helpful for organising information

Somewhat helpful

Indifferent

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* 7. Do you find it helpful to have headings or subheadings in a printed journal?

Yes, they provide clear structure

No, they are distracting

I do not have a preference

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* 8. How do you prefer the use of white space in a printed journal?

Minimal white space

Moderate white space

Generous white space

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* 9. Would you find it beneficial to have additional visual cues, such as icons or symbols, in a printed journal to help with navigation or understanding the content?

Yes, it would be helpful

No, it would be distracting

I am not sure

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* 10. When reading a journal spread (two facing pages), do you find it helpful to have related content on both pages or prefer each page to focus on a single topic?

I prefer related content on both pages, for example pages 10 – 11 of Altogether Autism Journal, 2021

I prefer each page to focus on a single topic, for example pages 12 – 13 of Altogether Autism Journal, 2021

I do not have a preference

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* 11. Would you find it helpful to have infographics or visual representations of data in a printed journal?

Yes

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* 12. How do you prefer the placement of images or visual elements in relation to text in a printed journal?

Images integrated within the text

Images placed separately, but clearly related to the nearby text

I do not have a preference

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* 13. How important is it for the digital version of the journal to be accessible and compatible with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, text-to-speech software)?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

I do not use assistive technologies

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* 14. Would you find it beneficial to have interactive elements in the digital version of the journal (e.g., hyperlinks, interactive quizzes, embedded videos)?

Yes, it would make the experience more engaging

No, I prefer a more static reading experience

I am not sure

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* 15. How do you prefer the digital version of the journal to be presented? Select the option that best aligns with your preference.

PDF format for easy printing and offline access

Responsive web design for optimal viewing on different devices

Dedicated mobile application for a specialised reading experience

I am not sure

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* 16. Is there anything else you would like to mention regarding the layout or presentation of the journal, either in print or digital format, that would improve your reading experience as an autistic, family / whānau or as someone who works with autistic people?