The development of a participatory tool to enable autistic people to influence the interior design of their homes / Anna SHEEHAN in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 23-2 (October 2022)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 23-2 (October 2022) . - p.13-26 Titre : The development of a participatory tool to enable autistic people to influence the interior design of their homes Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Anna SHEEHAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.13-26 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : In this paper, the author describes the process of developing a tool, a Mood Board, to get the views of autistic adults on the colours, textures and fabrics they would like to furnish their living space. This is not only to reduce the likelihood of negative responses but to create a space which makes the individual feel happy and joyful. The literature on design for autistic people is reviewed and the author discusses her ideas with architects, designers and a housing provider. The Mood Board is then trialled with eight young autistic people aged 17 to 30 and their responses are reported. Their sensory needs and responses are often paramount in their choices and some colours, textures and finishes can be calming for some and elicit distress in others. It is essential then to design with the individual in mind rather than on what might be considered good for autistic people in general from the literature. The project also demonstrates the importance of asking the individual directly rather than only gaining the views of parents and staff. Methods need to be developed for getting the perspective of those who communicate in ways other than speech. The Editor welcomes other papers which show how homes and spaces have been designed in consultation with the individuals who are going to live there. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493 [article] The development of a participatory tool to enable autistic people to influence the interior design of their homes [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Anna SHEEHAN, Auteur . - p.13-26. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 23-2 (October 2022) . - p.13-26 Résumé : In this paper, the author describes the process of developing a tool, a Mood Board, to get the views of autistic adults on the colours, textures and fabrics they would like to furnish their living space. This is not only to reduce the likelihood of negative responses but to create a space which makes the individual feel happy and joyful. The literature on design for autistic people is reviewed and the author discusses her ideas with architects, designers and a housing provider. The Mood Board is then trialled with eight young autistic people aged 17 to 30 and their responses are reported. Their sensory needs and responses are often paramount in their choices and some colours, textures and finishes can be calming for some and elicit distress in others. It is essential then to design with the individual in mind rather than on what might be considered good for autistic people in general from the literature. The project also demonstrates the importance of asking the individual directly rather than only gaining the views of parents and staff. Methods need to be developed for getting the perspective of those who communicate in ways other than speech. The Editor welcomes other papers which show how homes and spaces have been designed in consultation with the individuals who are going to live there. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493

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