Families living with autism have lots of stories to tell. So researchers set out to capture some of these. The aim of the study was to find supportive home features to make homes more autism-friendly.
A study by Wasan Nagib and Allison Williams uses family stories to explore the challenges they face. The title of the article is, Toward an autism friendly home environment. It covers detached and attached houses, and apartments. Access a free read of the article via ResearchGate originally published by Taylor and Francis in Housing Studies.
From the abstract
This study explores the challenges faced by autistic children and their families in the home environment. It looks at the design or modification of physical elements that can alleviate challenges and create an autism-friendly home.
The research employs qualitative methods to learn from the experiences of architects and occupational therapists involved in creating or modifying the home environment of people with autism. An online survey was carried out across Canada and the United States was conducted to investigate family stories.
The study provides insight into the physical, social, and psychological challenges affecting the quality of life of autistic children in their home environment. The study provides insights into the contribution of home modifications for alleviating the challenges.