Exploring relationship between architecture and the expression of autism

Abstract

According to a rigorous study in India, 1 out of 100 children has autism under the age of 10. In the ‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders - IV’ the autistic disorder is categorized as a Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Autistic individuals interpret their world differently as compared with neurotypical individuals. This research aims, can learn, but compared to understand the relationship between architecture and the expression of autism social interactions of children with autism and to explore Architectural expression which is positive or negative for autistic individuals. The aim is to study the relationship between architecture and its impact on the exacerbating or alleviating of the symptoms The intention is to understand a less stressful and nontoxic environment and explore architectural solutions for people with an autism spectrum disorder. Many researchers have concluded that the environment can have potential benefits for autistic individuals. This research addresses the needs of the occupants with Autism and analyses the sensory issues, sensory space, and infrastructure to reduce their struggle with neurotypical design solutions.