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Download or read book Interior Design for Autism from Adulthood to Geriatrics written by A. J. Paron-Wildes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Austism from Adulthood to Geriatrics 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 adulthood through geriatric age, including workplaces, clinical settings, and nursing homes. 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.