Transforming<i>Home:</i>parents’ experiences of caring for children on the autism spectrum in Tasmania, Australia

Owen, Ceridwen; McCann, Damhnat

doi:10.1080/02673037.2017.1390075

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“…Parents said that they need to be constantly vigilant and available to attend to their child's health and technological needs, even when paid carers are responsible for their child's care. Having a safe environment was requisite to place 'belongingness' (Dunbar et al, 2019: 104) and feeling atease (Seamon, 1979a) in their home for the parents in this study and is a finding that replicates those of other studies that have researched at-homeness in family homes (Moore et al, 2010;Owen & McCann, 2018;Zingmark et al, 1995).…”

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confidence: 83%

‘I feel like my house was taken away from me’ : Parents' experiences of having home adaptations for their medically complex, technology‐dependent child

Mitchell

Bray

Blake

et al. 2022

Health Social Care Comm

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

‘I feel like my house was taken away from me’ : Parents' experiences of having home adaptations for their medically complex, technology‐dependent child

Mitchell

Bray

Blake

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Health Social Care Comm

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“…The structure of the physical space is important for both spacing of objects and meeting children's needs (Owen and McCann, 2013). The space ratio as one of the physical environmental features shapes the arrangement of functional zones and furniture impacting on the perception of their surround.…”

Section: Ratios and Autismmentioning

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Comparing desired spatial ratios among autistic and non-autistic children

Sheykhmaleki

Yazdanfar

Litkouhi

2023

ARCH

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PurposeAlthough some architects have found spatial order and proportion strategy effective in designing the environment for autistic children, it is not clear what spatial ratios are preferred for autistic people. Therefore, this study aims to find the desired ratio among autistic and non-autistic children.Design/methodology/approachThe scale model questionnaire was chosen to determine the difference in the ratio preferences for autistic and non-autistic children, whereas two access types between the space zones are also considered. The questionnaire was administered to 50 autistic children, with a half-and-half distribution of moderate and mild autism groups, while males are twofold. It was also administered to 50 non-autistic children, approximately equal in terms of gender division. The scale model was designed in the form of a dollhouse to be played with a doll in 6 varied rooms categorized by 3 different ratios (1:1, golden ratio, 1.6:1 and 5:2) and 2 access types (linear and radial access) to measure how many times each room was selected by each group to run numerical analysis.FindingsIt was shown that, although the golden ratio has been previously considered in space design for autistic children, they appealed to the ratio of 2:5 with high frequency. While there is a significant difference between the spatial ratios preferred by autistic and non-autistic children choosing the golden ratio, the same type of space access system is preferred by both groups in their results.Originality/valueDespite the prevalent use of the golden ratio in design for autism design, this research shaped an empirical study for autistic users concluding a different perspective in design for autism.

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“…Our homes can be a significant physical, psychological and spiritual place in our lives (Nagib and Williams, 2017). For people with intellectual disabilities, access to appropriate homes is constrained by lack of choice and control in terms of dwelling, affordability and the requirement for home modifications to support ongoing needs (Owen and McCann, 2017). Many amongst this population may also be autistic or have physical disabilities and associated comorbidities, presenting with complex home environmental design needs that influence their well-being.…”

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Home environment design theories and models related to the occupational performance, participation and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities: A scoping review

Yong

Haines

Joseph

2023

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background: Access to housing for people with intellectual disabilities is often constrained by lack of choice, control and can often be inappropriate or unsafe. To enable people to remain at home and participate in their occupations, a collation and review of theories and models supporting good home environment design offers a view from which practice could be advanced. Method: A scoping review was used to map the literature on theories and models on home environmental designing, which can have influence on the occupational performance and participation of people with intellectual disabilities. The theories and models found were analysed using the lens of the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance model. Results: Four themes supporting the understanding of environmental home design that can influence participation and well-being were found. These were offering safety and comfort; providing control and choice to manage stress; offering skill acquisition for continued learning and interest; and the person–environment interaction for function and participation. The themes are discussed in relation to participation in occupation and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities. Conclusion: The study contributes knowledge to practitioners and stakeholders on theories and models of home environment design which could support the occupational performance, participation and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.

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TransformingHome:parents’ experiences of caring for children on the autism spectrum in Tasmania, Australia

Cited by 6 publications

References 65 publications

‘I feel like my house was taken away from me’ : Parents' experiences of having home adaptations for their medically complex, technology‐dependent child

‘I feel like my house was taken away from me’ : Parents' experiences of having home adaptations for their medically complex, technology‐dependent child

Comparing desired spatial ratios among autistic and non-autistic children

Home environment design theories and models related to the occupational performance, participation and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities: A scoping review

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