[article]
| Titre : |
Classifying sensory design principles for autism-friendly environments: A PRISMA-based systematic review |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Monireh KERAMATI, Auteur ; Seyed Mohammad Hossein ZAKERI, Auteur |
| Année de publication : |
2026 |
| Article en page(s) : |
202932 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Sensory Design Design Principles Autism Friendly Environments PRISMA Systematic Review |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, often expressed through repetitive behaviors, cognitive delays, and verbal or non-verbal impairments. According to the World Health Organization, its prevalence is rising globally, creating challenges for educational systems. While ASD occurs across all age groups, childhood is a critical period in which autism-friendly environments can support learning and well-being. Although no definitive cure exists, sensory-responsive environments mitigate anxiety, reduce distraction, and improve behavioral outcomes. This study systematically extracted, consolidated, and classified sensory design principles into a structured framework to guide architects, educators, and caregivers. Using the PRISMA methodology, an initial pool of 2512 studies was screened, and after applying criteria, 25 articles were selected for review. From these, 21 sensory design principles were identified and grouped into three categories: (1) design problems (e.g., acoustics, lighting, color, safety, spatial sequencing), (2) proposed spaces and spatial requirements (e.g., gardens, quiet rooms), and (3) requirements related to architectural components (e.g., windows, ceilings, materials, textures). For each principle, corresponding design strategies and spatial features were synthesized to ensure practical application. Findings show that while design problems received the most attention, proposed spaces and architectural components were less explored, despite often serving as solutions to broader challenges. By mapping these interdependent categories, this review provides an integrated framework that can reduce stress, enhance focus, and foster social interaction for autistic children. The framework offers a practical reference for interdisciplinary collaboration and a basis for future guidelines in autism-friendly design. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202932 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=588 |
in Research in Autism > 135 (July 2026) . - 202932
[article] Classifying sensory design principles for autism-friendly environments: A PRISMA-based systematic review [texte imprimé] / Monireh KERAMATI, Auteur ; Seyed Mohammad Hossein ZAKERI, Auteur . - 2026 . - 202932. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 135 (July 2026) . - 202932
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Sensory Design Design Principles Autism Friendly Environments PRISMA Systematic Review |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, often expressed through repetitive behaviors, cognitive delays, and verbal or non-verbal impairments. According to the World Health Organization, its prevalence is rising globally, creating challenges for educational systems. While ASD occurs across all age groups, childhood is a critical period in which autism-friendly environments can support learning and well-being. Although no definitive cure exists, sensory-responsive environments mitigate anxiety, reduce distraction, and improve behavioral outcomes. This study systematically extracted, consolidated, and classified sensory design principles into a structured framework to guide architects, educators, and caregivers. Using the PRISMA methodology, an initial pool of 2512 studies was screened, and after applying criteria, 25 articles were selected for review. From these, 21 sensory design principles were identified and grouped into three categories: (1) design problems (e.g., acoustics, lighting, color, safety, spatial sequencing), (2) proposed spaces and spatial requirements (e.g., gardens, quiet rooms), and (3) requirements related to architectural components (e.g., windows, ceilings, materials, textures). For each principle, corresponding design strategies and spatial features were synthesized to ensure practical application. Findings show that while design problems received the most attention, proposed spaces and architectural components were less explored, despite often serving as solutions to broader challenges. By mapping these interdependent categories, this review provides an integrated framework that can reduce stress, enhance focus, and foster social interaction for autistic children. The framework offers a practical reference for interdisciplinary collaboration and a basis for future guidelines in autism-friendly design. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202932 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=588 |
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Classifying sensory design principles for autism-friendly environments: A PRISMA-based systematic review in Research in Autism, 135 (July 2026)
