Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Submitted by cecilia on Fri, 07/15/2022 - 15:57
Authors
Kristi Gaines, Angela Bourne, Michelle Pearson, Mesha Kleibrink
Publisher
Routledge; 1st edition (December 3, 2018)
Year Published
2018
Copies
1
Call Number
NA 2543 .s47 g35
Description
Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and education, the authors show you how architecture and interior spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization, textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes, therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to reach adulthood by 2024.