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Synopsis
Autism treatment centre
Introduction:
Autism, now called autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopment
disorder. ASD is a developmental disability caused by differences in your child’s brain. People with ASD may behave, interact and learn in ways that are different from other people. They may have trouble with social interactions and with interpreting and using non verbal and verbal communication. The behavioural signs of autism characteristics typically surface between the ages of 1.5 and 3 years. ASD affects about 1 in every 44. Male to female ratio is roughly 3:1. 1.5% of children aged 2-9 years are diagnosed with ASD.
Need:
To raise awareness and advancing research, developing new interventions
and improving existing ones. To provide specialized therapies and treatment. To develop social skills and to help individuals with ASD. Individuals with ASD often require special care and attention and such centres can provide this care in many ways with proper guidance and research, also improving the condition.
Aim:
To design a comprehensive and supportive environment that offers medical care,
therapy, education, skills development and other community resources, learning spaces for self development of the individual with ASD and their families. Objectives:
To understand autism and its effects on learning and behavioural pattern.
To design spaces that promote learning’s of the children , skill development activities. To study impacts of principles of design on minds of these children. Conduct research programs and develop new interventions and strategies to improve outcomes. Offer support services like counselling, occupational therapy and speech therapy to families and individuals.
Scope:
Design flexible spaces that accomodate different therapies and activities.
Use visual comfort elements like proper color palate and gentle textures to create calming atmosphere. Design outdoor spaces that promote exploration, recreation and sensory integration. Design spaces that foster community engagement and social interaction. Organize recreational activities, camps and social events to promote socialization and recreation. Methodology:
Data collection Topic Literature
finalization review
Primary data Secondary data Comparative analysis of case
studies Surveys Previous reasearch Design intervention Interviews Books and Case study Synopsis articles