Connor McCabe

I'm a psychology researcher and XR developer with experience co-designing and building interventions for underrepresented communities - including my PhD work with autistic adults. This site is a window into my work: past and ongoing research, developed software, and the side projects that I work on to develop my skills further.

Featured Work

VR Sensory Room - co-designed virtual environment

Co-designing A Customisable VR Sensory Room

Participatory research developing personalised virtual sensory environments with autistic adults.

Standalone VR Sensory Application

A portable Quest 3 implementation bringing customisable sensory experiences to an accessible platform.

Sensory and Relaxation Preferences research paper

Sensory and Relaxation Preferences for Autistic Adults

Insights to inform the design of calming spaces and sensory rooms. Published in Autism in Adulthood, 2025.

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