6 Interior Design Tips for Autism Spectrum Disorder

The growing population of individuals with developmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, have been under represented in the world of architecture and interior design. Sensory deficits can make the built environment a distracting, chaotic, and even frightening place. ASD is a complicated neurological disorder with a wide range of sensory processing deficits. It is, therefore, imperative to first learn about an individual’s sensitivities and level of functioning. What are the overwhelming elements? What adjustments need to be made to optimize the experience for the adult or child with ASD?