Wiley and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) release a
three e-book “design shorts” series that explains the ways in which the
design of interior spaces can improve living and learning experiences in
the Autism community. As Autism awareness continues to grow, naturally
it is making its way into the design community. Over the past decade, a
growing body of research has emerged indicating specific design
strategies that can be used to create optimal environments for people
with Autism, throughout various stages of life. Interior designers find
themselves being asked to design these kinds of spaces, with the goal of
creating an environment that enhances rather than deters Autistic
learning skills and perception. The digital shorts are Interior
Design for Autism from Birth to Early Childhood (November 26,
2013), Interior
Design for Autism from Childhood to Adolescence (November 26,
2013), and Interior
Design for Autism from Adulthood to Geriatrics (December
23, 2013) by Author A.J. Paron-Wildes.
The first title Interior
Design for Autism from Birth to Early Childhood focuses on
project types that are most important for Autism in this age range, such
as home environments, schools, and clinical therapy centers. The second
titleInterior
Design for Autism from Childhood to Adolescence covers project
types such as high schools, residential group homes, and workplaces, and
the third title Interior
Design for Autism from Adulthood to Geriatrics concentrates on
workplaces, clinical settings, and nursing homes. The e-books cover:
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Design techniques that can be used to help address the major
neurofunctions of Autism (such as impaired sensory integration,
decreased imitative behavior, lack of interest in other people)
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The role that toxins and material selection plays in designing
environments for Autism
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Design strategies and best practices that are presented in a concise,
easy-to-navigate format that designers can quickly digest and directly
apply in their own design projects
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Examples of successfully completed projects
All three titles are essential reading for interior designers and
interior architects as well as for stakeholders involved in treating
and/or living with people with Autism or other neurological impairments.
About the Author:
A.J. Paron-Wildes, Stillwater, MN, is a Senior Architecture & Design
Manager at Allsteel and Interior Design instructor at the University of
Minnesota. She has fifteen years of experience in researching and
designing interiors for clients with Autism and other neurological
impairments. She is an ASID Thought Leader and Distinguished Speaker who
frequently lectures and writes articles on this topic and is also an
active member of key design organizations ASID, IIDA, AIA, and USGBC,
among them, and is very involved and highly respected within Autism
communities including the American Society of Autism (ASA).
About Wiley:
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About ASID:
The American Society of Interior Designers is a community of people —
designers, industry representatives, educators and students — committed
to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy,
community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the
interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate the power
of design to positively change people’s lives. Its more than 28,000
members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities
through a network of 48 chapters across the United States and Canada.
Learn more at http://www.asid.org
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INTERIOR DESIGN FOR AUTISM
From Birth to Early Childhood
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Publication date: November 26, 2013
$14.99; E-Book; ISBN: 978-1-118-68033-9
INTERIOR DESIGN FOR AUTISM
From Childhood to Adolescence
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Publication date: November 26, 2013
$14.99; E-Book; ISBN: 978-1-118-68038-4
INTERIOR DESIGN FOR AUTISM
From Adulthood to Geriatrics
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Publication date: December 23, 2013
$14.99; E-Book; ISBN: 978-1-118-68025-4
