School for

AUTISM
SYNOPSIS
 AUTISM
AUTISM is a complex neurodevelopment
disorder that affects a child by the age of
three.

They can hear , see and feel yet have

difficulty in understanding and expressing
what their senses tell them.
AUTISM in India
 AUTISM in India - HISTORY

Autism has been in Indian scientific

literature as early as 1944.
But only late 1980s,autism was
distinguished from mental retardation.
1991- action for autism(AFA) was
founded.
Awareness of autism in India
has experienced tremendous growth in
less than a decade.
 AUTISM in India Rise in
India
India is home to about 10 million
people with autism.

One in every 88 children is born

with ASD.

NEED The primary thing required for

autistic child is a proper diagnosis ,
which is almost non existent in India.
Aims and
Objectives
 AIM

To create an infrastructure that ensures

a smooth graduation from school to
the outside world , for the kids affected
by autism syndrome
deficiency(ASD).
OBJECTIVES

An institutional project aiming to

- Prepare for all those who are already

with autism

- To facilitate a barrier free environment

- To act as a platform that will train and

enable persons with autism to live as
fully participating members of the
OBJECTIVES

- To set up a center for vocational skill

that promotes their talent

- A space that supports

IEPs(individualized education
programs - spaces required for the
concerned activities

- Environment that encourages

Project Justification
GLOBALLY

- The global prevalence of autism has

increased twentyfold to thirtyfold in
the past few decades.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, about 1out
of every 2,000 children had autism.
- About 1 percent of the world
population has autism spectrum
disorder.
INDIA

According to statistics of centers for

disease control and prevention(CDC),
- The prevalence rate of autism in India is
1 in 88 i.e., currently 10 million
people are suffering in India.

- The results are not sure as there are

many cases in India are still not bought
to notification
It is proven that through the built
environment and comprehensive
services , the quality of life of people
affected by ASD can be improved.
Right to Education
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - Right to Education Act
and the National Trust Act - children suffering
from autism too have equal and compulsory right
to education.

BUT,
These children usually face discrimination and
disparity by school authorities and even students.
Experts believe that despite India having many
special schools for disables, the facilities
required by autistic children are still
insufficient.

THIS PROJECT AIMS AT ENCOURAGING CHILDREN

AFFECTED BY ASD THROUGH A BUILT SPACE AND
AT THE SAME TIME CREATE AN AWARENESS IN
THE SOCIETY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AUTISM.
 AUTISM

AIMS AND
OBJECTIVES

LITERATURE REVIEW

ARTICLES AND CASE STUDIES LITERATURE

- Cause for JOURNALS OF 1.DARPAN STUDY
AUTISM
autism RESEARCH ON 1.PRAFULL OORJA- LUDHIANA
-Type of AUTISM KIDS AND BANGALORE 2.TANAY FOINDATION -
ARCHITECTURAL 2.THE JANEY CENTRE
diagnosis AHEMEDABAD
SPACE KOCHI
-Stages of REQUIREMENTS BY 3.THE REACH - THRISSUR
diagnosis ARCHITECT
-Type of CHRISTOPHER
ANALYSIS
BEAVER
activities CONCEPT
affected DEVELOPME SITE REQUIREMENT
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ARCHITECTU
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MASTERPLA ACTIVITIES