ARCHITECTIRAL FORM AS MITIGATING FACTOR FOR AUTISM SPETRUM DISORDER IN CHILDREN REHABILITATION CENTRE FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN

📄 Project Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which can be termed as a lifelong complex development disorder usually affecting children. It's relatively new but rapidly growing in developing countries. Thus there is need for rehabilitation centre to cater for parents affected by Autism. This dissertation explores the application of forms and colours as a mitigating factor towards treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from Autism. Methodology employed was the case study of five existing ASD rehabilitation centers both local and international with a view of ascertaining the shortcomings or otherwise. Interviews were also conducted with staff, parents, administrators and patients. The data so obtained were summarized, analyzed as it relates to enhancing the use of architectural forms and colours in the design of the rehabilitation centre. The proposed project will include a school, specifically tailored towards the need of the children in terms of special requirements of building forms (cur...