Overview

When designing spaces for individuals with Autism, there are specific design strategies that can be employed to create optimal spaces that can have a positive impact on special learning and sensory needs. Interior Design for Autism from Childhood to Adolescence gives designers the exact information they need to implement these design strategies in their own projects. Projects covered relate specifically to the age ranges from childhood through adolescence, including high schools, residential group homes, and workplaces. The main neurofunctions of Autism are covered along with specific design techniques that can be used to address each one. Information on toxins and material selection is also included.

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Author:   A. J. Paron-Wildes
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9781118680315

ISBN 10:   1118680316
Pages:   115
Publication Date:   18 October 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Overview vii 1 Rise of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Is It Real? 1 2 Relationship of Toxins and Neurological Impairments 5 3 Neurofunctions of Autism and How they Relate to the Designed Environment 9 Acute Visual Processing 10 Canalesthesia: Object in Content 13 Canalesthesia: Sensory Integration 16 Impaired Assignment to Incoming Social Stimuli 18 Decrease in Affilitative Behavior, or Imitation 21 Impairment in Distinguishing Stimuli and Their Significance 24 Brain Dsyfunction: Asociality 26 Reduced Attention Selection and Recognition 28 Delayed Attention Shifting or Transitioning 33 4 Types of Spaces 35 Home Environment 36 School Environment 49 Traditional School Environments 57 Collegiate Environments 59 Work Environments 60 Therapy Environment 61 Clinic Environment 66 Residential Placement 73 5 Project Planning and Research 79 Find a Consultant 80 Listen 80 Pilot Areas or Mockups 82 Codes and Officials 82 Research 82 Checklists 82 6 Implementation and Construction process 91 General Contractor Selection 92 Off-gassing or Flushout Period 92 7 Outcomes and Celebrations 93 Metrics 94 Celebrations 95 8 Conclusion 97 Additional Research 101 Index 103

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A.J. PARON-WILDES (Stillwater, MN) is a Senior Architecture & Design Manager at Allsteel and former Interior Design instructor at the University of Minnesota. She has fifteen years of experience in researching and designing interiors for clients with Autism and other neurological impairments. As an ASID Thought Leader and Distinguished Speaker, she frequently lectures and writes articles on this topic and is an active member ASID, IIDA, AIA, and USGBC. A.J. is very committed and highly respected within Autism communities, such as the American Society of Autism (ASA).

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