What role does Architecture play in the education of people who place on the autistic spectrum and what factors must be taken into considerations when designing education spaces for those with ASD?
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Aspergers Syndrome- Once a separate diagnosis, Asperger's syndrome refers to the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum, where is it difficult to tell if the person has autism at all (National Autistic Society, 2016).
DSM-5- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the document used to classify mental disorders and is used by mental health professionals in the U.S. (American Psychiatric Association)
Echolalia- seemingly senseless repetition of words and phrases and is often a symptom often seen in autistic children (Gaines, Bourne, Pearson, Kleibrink, 2016 pg.181).
Hypersensitivity- When the brain receives too much information from the different senses and the surrounding environment, resulting in a sensory overload (Bogdashina 2014).
Hyposensitivity- When the brain does not receive enough sensory information from the different senses and surroundings, resulting in a lack os sensory information(Bogdashina 2014).
Neurodevelopmental disorder- a group of conditions seen during early childhood as developmental impairments caused by disruption of the central nervous system. These conditions include developmental brain dysfunctions, which can manifest as impaired motor functions, learning, language or non-verbal communication impairments (Springer Nature 2017).
PDD-NOS- stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, once a form of autism; PDD-NOS was put onto the spectrum in 2013. It was used to describe people with autism who do not fully show all of the symptoms associated with autism (Autism Speaks 2013).
Rote memory- a method of memorising information by repetition without grasping any underlying concept of their words and is a typical behaviour amongst children with ASD (Aspiring Minds).