Marissa Mansor is a fourth year Biomedical Sciences student. Inspired by Tandori and Rossjohn (2024), who developed touch-based immunology artworks for visually impaired audiences, Marissa aims to create a sensory brain board with interactive, hands-on activities. 48% of neurodivergent students are highly interested in science, many struggle with focus and engagement, with some even ranking STEM as their least favourite subject due to poor teaching (37%), low engagement (35%), and challenging content (15%) (Wang et al., 2024). As someone passionate about science communication, I see a clear opportunity to make science more accessible for neurodivergent children. Inspired by Tandori and Rossjohn (2024), who developed touch-based immunology artworks for visually impaired audiences, I aim to create a sensory brain board with interactive, hands-on activities. These will be designed for children aged 5-12, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, to help them explore how different parts of the brain have specific functions in a way that is engaging and accessible. Marissa Mansor This article was published on 2025-06-17
