Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu (OSB) Olan Bireyler için Erişilebilir Okul Tasarımında Aile Görüşü

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental difference that is common today and it affects individuals’ behavior and communication. It does not only affect individuals with ASD, but also it affects their immediate surrounding such as their families and teachers. Education has great importance in order to cope with the effects of ASD that continues throughout their lives. For this reason, the suitability of educational places for individuals with ASD is significant, as it may affect their education positively or negatively.
 The reason to choose ASD and educational environment as a research subject is because of the significant gap in the discipline of architecture about this topic. In this study, families who have children with ASD in the 5-11 age group and who are constant observer, are evaluated school designs according to various spatial criteria. Evaluation of the suitability of schools that provide basic education to individuals with ASD, may indicate new opinion for school designs in future. Furthermore, this research is a step for filling the important gap related to ASD and architecture. This research is done according to quantitative research methods. Surveys are gained by case study model of research and observation is done by field research model. According to survey answers, some deficiencies of place were noticed as classroom safety is not fully provided, spatial sequencing inadequate, no escape space and ignoring the sensory differences of individuals with ASD. By rectification of these deficiencies, more effective and suitable education for individual with ASD can be provided.