Abstract:
A growing number of children in Pakistan are diagnosed with autism spectrum. Throughout the
country there is a sheer lack of awareness of mental disorders; the issue is stigmatized and
hence overlooked; this leads to children being admitted in mainstream schools which becomes
further detrimental to their mental growth.
Autism is a condition which influences the sensory perception of individuals; a prime example
of this is the individual's understanding of space. Their capability to learn and thrive can also
suffer in environments which have been designed for neurotypical individuals. Research
suggests that designing sensory sensitive environments would allow children to learn as well as
act as a catalyst in various types of learning. that would only benefit a child who doesn't fall
under the ASD spectrum. This thesis aims to understand the different architectural and sensory
elements to design an inclusive early learning school for children with autism. The inclusivity in
design would help the children with their learning and integration within the community by
offering them services and facilities highly required in their early years.
