Abstract
The Autism Treatment Center in Malang City applies structured teaching-learning methods, namely the TEACCH approach (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) with four essential components: physical structure, schedule, work system, and visual structure. The four components are interrelated with each other so that the goal of helping the development of autistic children can be achieved. The physical structure is the first step to encourage the interest of autistic children. An excellent physical arrangement of space can minimize the tantrum effect of autistic children. Thus, this paper aims to research the space for autistic children with the TEACCH approach. This study used behavioral mapping in the form of person-centered mapping, place centered mapping, and physical trace that aims to determine the pattern of activity, furniture layout, and trace activities of autistic children during therapy activities. The results show the motion space mapping of autistic children.
Highlights
IntroductionAccording to the Directorate of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia, as of 2010, the number of autistic children in Indonesia are about 112,000 children by ages of 5-19 years old
The growth of autistic children in Indonesia has increased
The physical structure is the first step to encourage the interest of autistic children
Summary
According to the Directorate of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia, as of 2010, the number of autistic children in Indonesia are about 112,000 children by ages of 5-19 years old. These numbers were derived from the prevalence of 1.68 per 1000 children under 15 years old. To support the development of autistic children, the government has provided Autism Treatment Centers, which established in several cities in Indonesia, including Malang City. The physical structure is the first step to encourage the interest of autistic children. The motion space is derived from anthropometry of the autistic children, activity, and the number of users. The conformity of motion space for autistic children is required to create a comfortable and secure space for autistic children during therapy activity
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