user persona, Name: Alex Smith Age: 28 Gender: Male Occupation: Software Developer Location: Urban area, United States Background: Alex was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of 10. Growing up, he faced various challenges in social situations, finding it difficult to understand social cues, express emotions, and engage in small talk. Despite these challenges, Alex is highly intelligent and excels in his area of expertise - software development. He has always had a keen interest in technology and how it can be used to solve real-world problems.