It’s been a few months since the AI for Peer Inclusion hackathon wrapped up in February, and as a member of the SceneFlow team, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the experience and what our project has meant since then.
What We Built: SceneFlow
SceneFlow is an interactive social story generator designed specifically to support neurodiverse children as they prepare for everyday social situations. Our goal was to create a tool that simulates scenarios like joining new groups, responding to teasing, or apologising, offering a safe and engaging way to build social confidence.
What made this project truly special was how deeply we worked with autistic participants during development. Their insights helped shape everything - from the storylines to the interface - ensuring the tool was genuinely useful and respectful.
The Hackathon Experience
The hackathon itself was a whirlwind of creativity and collaboration. Over 48 hours, teams from around the world came together with a shared mission: to develop AI tools that promote inclusion and social connection for neurodiverse youth.
Winning the Impact Award – Best User-Centred Design was a proud moment for us. It recognised the emphasis we placed on co-design and the real needs of the community we wanted to serve.
Progress Since February
Since the hackathon, we’ve been focused on refining SceneFlow further. We’ve expanded the scenarios, enhanced the AI to better personalise stories, and started conversations with schools and neurodiversity organisations about piloting the tool. The positive response has been encouraging and energising.
Gratitude and Looking Forward
A huge thank you to Livia Oboroceanu for organising such a meaningful event and for providing a platform that goes beyond competition to foster real social impact. The hackathon brought together incredible talent and dedication, and it was inspiring to be part of it.
We’re excited about SceneFlow’s future and remain committed to creating technology that supports and uplifts neurodiverse communities.
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