School for

SYNOPSIS
AUTISM

AUTISM

Complex neurodevelopment

HEAR
SEE
FEEL

HEAR
YET DOESNT
UNDERSTAND
WHAT
SEE
THEIR SENSE TELL
THEM

FEEL

TYPES OF AUTISM
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDER
ASPERGERS SYNDROME
RETT SYNDROME
CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER

EACH CHILD WITH AUTISM IS A UNIQUE

INDIVIDUAL, WITH UNIQUE NEEDS AND ABILITY

AS AN ARCHITECT

Ability to adapt to those

who are incapable of adapting
to their own environment.

AS AN ARCHITECT

Attention must be
called to the increase in
disabilities
among the children
in our society

Create spaces
increasing their
ability to adapt
effectively to
their environment

AIM
To create an infrastructure that ensures a smooth
graduation from
school to the outside world , for the kids affected by
autism syndrome
deficiency(ASD).

AUTISM in India - HISTORY

Autism has been in Indian scientific
literature as early as 1944.
But only late 1980s,autism was
distinguished from mental retardation.
1991- action for autism(AFA) was
founded.
Awareness of autism in India
has experienced tremendous growth in
less than a decade.

AUTISM in India Rise in

India
India is home to about 10 million
people with autism.
One in every 88 children is born
with ASD.
NEED The primary thing required for
autistic child is a proper diagnosis ,
which is almost non existent in India.

OBJECTIVES
An institutional project aiming to
- Prepare for all those who are already
with autism
- To facilitate a barrier free environment
- To act as a platform that will train and
enable persons with autism to live as
fully participating members of the

OBJECTIVES
- To set up a center for vocational skill
that promotes their talent
- A space that supports
IEPs(individualized education
programs - spaces required for the
concerned activities
- Environment that encourages

Project Justification

GLOBALLY
- The global prevalence of autism has
increased twentyfold to thirtyfold in
the past few decades.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, about 1out
of every 2,000 children had autism.
- About 1 percent of the world
population has autism spectrum
disorder.

INDIA
According to statistics of centers for
disease control and prevention(CDC),
- The prevalence rate of autism in India is
1 in 88 i.e., currently 10 million
people are suffering in India.
- The results are not sure as there are
many cases in India are still not bought
to notification

It is proven that through the built

environment and comprehensive
services , the quality of life of people
affected by ASD can be improved.

Right to Education

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - Right to Education Act

and the National Trust Act - children suffering
from autism too have equal and compulsory right
to education.
BUT,
These children usually face discrimination and
disparity by school authorities and even students.

Experts believe that despite India having many

special schools for disables, the facilities
required by autistic children are still
insufficient.

THIS PROJECT AIMS AT ENCOURAGING CHILDREN

AFFECTED BY ASD THROUGH A BUILT SPACE AND
AT THE SAME TIME CREATE AN AWARENESS IN
THE SOCIETY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AUTISM.

METHODOLOGY
AUTISM
AIMS AND
OBJECTIVES
LITERATURE REVIEW

Cause for
autism
-Type of
diagnosis
-Stages of
diagnosis
-Type of
activities
affected
-

ARTICLES AND
JOURNALS OF
RESEARCH ON
AUTISM KIDS AND
ARCHITECTURAL
SPACE
REQUIREMENTS BY
ARCHITECT
CHRISTOPHER
BEAVER

CASE STUDIES

LITERATURE
1.DARPAN STUDY
AUTISM

1.PRAFULL OORJALUDHIANA
BANGALORE
2.TANAY FOINDATION 2.THE JANEY CENTRE
AHEMEDABAD
KOCHI
3.THE REACH - THRISSUR
ANALYSIS
SITE
ANALYSIS
GUIDELINES

REQUIREMENT
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FUNCTIONA
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ACTIVITIES

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REQUIRE