Darren 'Ren' Butler

Darren 'Ren' Butler

Human-Computer Interaction researcher and computing educator focused on accessibility, neurodiversity, computing education, and artificial intelligence.

PAS4AI: Preparing Autistic Students for the AI Workforce

Designed and taught an online project course that combines Python and AI development with explicit instruction in communication and teamwork. The project uses adaptive teaching methods and structured scaffolds to support autistic learners preparing for software and AI work.