An Architecture for Autism: Built Environment Performance in Accordance to the Autism ASPECTSS™ Design Index

Mostafa, Magda

doi:10.18848/1833-1874/cgp/v08/38300

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“…Therefore, the acoustic conditions of the indoor and outdoor environment are paramount aspects that should be considered [50]. Avoiding the mitigation of household noises from appliances and equipment could force them to use anti-noise headphones in order to decrease sensory stimulation, distraction, and discomfort [51,52].…”

Section: Literature Results On Hearing Impaired Asd Indoor Acoustic Requirementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indoor Acoustic Requirements for Autism-Friendly Spaces

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The architecture of spaces for people on the autistic spectrum is evolving toward inclusive design, which should fit the requirements for independent, autonomous living, and proper support for relatives and caregivers. The use of smart sensor systems represents a valuable support to internal design in order to achieve independent living for impaired people. Accordingly, these devices can monitor or prevent hazardous situations, ensuring security and privacy. Acoustic sensor systems, for instance, could be used in order to realize a passive monitoring system. The correct functioning of such devices needs optimal indoor acoustic criteria. Nevertheless, these criteria should also comply with dedicated acoustic requests that autistic individuals with hearing impairment or hypersensitivity to sound could need. Thus, this research represents the first attempt to balance, integrate, and develop these issues, presenting (i) a wide literature overview related to both topics, (ii) a focused analysis on real facility, and (iii) a final optimization, which takes into account, merges, and elucidates all the presented unsolved issues.

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Section: Literature Results On Hearing Impaired Asd Indoor Acoustic Requirementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…They can be applied on a smaller scale at home, as well as by professionals. The index summarizes the seven design criteria such as acoustics, spatial sequencing, escape space, compartmentalization, transition spaces, sensory zoning, and safety conclusively recommended to facilitate and improve the user-built environment relationship for autistic individuals (Mostafa, 2015).…”

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“…The literature on autism regarding the sensory sensitivity and sensory stimulation (Hebert, 2003;Beaver, 2006;Liss Radunovich & Kochert, 2014;Gaines, Bourne, Pearson, & Kleibrink, 2016;Gaines et al, 2016). The second phase of the study is adopted to establish the existing theories of sensory design and physical learning environment for autism (Fraser, 1994;Paron-Wildes, 2005;Kilgour 2006;Society, 2015;Mostafa, 2015;Shaari & Ahmad, 2016).…”

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Sensory Design of Learning Environment for Autism : Architects awareness?

Ghazali

Sakip

Samsuddin

2019

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The designated learning environment should be created as a unique learning space for autistic children and consider the sensory issues to overcome their needs. This learning environment would help Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to continue their education in different environments to survive independently in the real world. This study used the variables of sensory stimulation, sensory sensitivity, sensory design, and physical learning environment to construct a questionnaire. It would distribute to architects towards achieving their level of knowledge and awareness. Findings are useful in the future for architects and designers when making decisions to provide conducive facilities for the autistic. Keywords: Sensory stimulation; sensory sensitivity; sensory design; physical learning environment eISSN 2514-7528 © 2019 The Authors. Published for AMER, ABRA & cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v4i14.338

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“…In our proposal, quiet spaces should replace some of the existing parking lots along the sidewalks. The aim of quiet spaces is to guarantee the presence of low-stimulation areas [43] (Figure 6). Physical and sensory accessibility and walkability can be facilitated by the design of a properly equipped "enabling path" intended as a preferential route more appropriate for people with ASD.…”

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“…In our proposal, quiet spaces should replace some of the existing parking lots along the sidewalks. The aim of quiet spaces is to guarantee the presence of low-stimulation areas [43] (Figure 6). The need to communicate by means of images/pictures/symbols, i.e., the need to use visual supports, is addressed by introducing specifically designed vertical and horizontal signage.…”

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Mobility Policies and Extra-Small Projects for Improving Mobility of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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The paper focuses on the relationship between cities and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Specifically, this research aims to provide practical guidelines on how to design urban policies and urban design projects, such that they improve the capabilities of people with ASD to walk across the city and access relevant public urban spaces and facilities. Although this is a well-defined field of research, this paper should be seen as a contribution to the debate on the understanding of disability as a product of processes of human-environment interaction and as an attempt to address issues of mobility for people with disabilities by taking into account their personal characteristics and capabilities. Current methodological and operational efforts on the role of spatial configuration as a means for improving the autonomy of people with ASD focus almost exclusively on the design of closed, separated, private spaces, devoted only to people with ASD (mainly children). Starting from these considerations, the paper describes a research project aimed at defining an integrated set of urban mobility policies and extra-small urban design projects to provide people with ASD a real opportunity of using their city.

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An Architecture for Autism: Built Environment Performance in Accordance to the Autism ASPECTSS™ Design Index

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Indoor Acoustic Requirements for Autism-Friendly Spaces

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Sensory Design of Learning Environment for Autism : Architects awareness?

Mobility Policies and Extra-Small Projects for Improving Mobility of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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