Update: Required Evidence of Neurodivergent User Involvement
Since the main submission is locked, we are posting the required user-testing evidence here for the judging panel to review.
Who was involved: My neurodivergent aunt, who has dyslexia and relies heavily on auditory and visual learning methods to grasp new subjects.
What she told us: During the beta test, she watched the first generated animation and immediately pointed out two major barriers: the Manim visuals moved too quickly for her eyes to track the connections, and the synthetic voiceover sounded harsh and robotic, which distracted her from the content.
How it changed the build: I took her feedback to heart and rebuilt the pipeline. I adjusted the animation timing to allow for slower, more deliberate visual pacing so diagrams have time to "breathe." On the audio side, I swapped out the TTS engine entirely for a much warmer, more natural-sounding voiceover that is easier for her ears to process.
Her lived experience completely reshaped the pacing and auditory design of Explainify, ensuring it truly serves neurodivergent learners right out of the gate.
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