Lessons in designing for autism
Experts say it is important to create a homelike setting that addressed some specific needs of autism patients, including noise control an careful use of color, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Experts say it is important to create a homelike setting that addressed some specific needs of autism patients, including noise control an careful use of color, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Autistic kids also can be sensitive to certain textures.
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December 3, 2015
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