Autistic

Researchers are developing a better understanding of how the sensory experiences of people with autism change over the course of their lives. 

Many users of designed spaces and objects have sensory or psychological challenges that complicate their experiences in the physical world.  These people might be visually impaired, deaf, depressed, or have ADHD or ASD, for example.  Cognitive scientists have learned a great deal about how design can encourage positive life experiences for these individuals. 
 

Whitby links environmental design and positive experiences for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). 

Important, practical material

Keeping sound in check improves behavior

An important resource for anyone designing or managing spaces used by people with ASDs

Psychological challenges, such as autism, ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia complicate the lives of people with these conditions.  Design can make it more likely that they achieve their life objectives.
 

Kiely and her team investigated how often autistic and developmentally disabled children wander away from locations where they are being supervised by adults.

Supporting autistic students

The sensory experiences generally found in dentists’ offices stress autistic children.