Elo Azul: Centro de Apoio e Cuidado à Criança com Transtorno do Espectro Autista e Família

Abstract

The present study proposes the design of a Therapeutic Centre for Support and Care of the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. Based on the principles of the Architecture of Senses and Universal Design, the project aims to meet the specific demands of these users. By incorporating strategies such as sensory adapted environments, spatial organization guidelines, spaces of social interaction and the integration of nature, the proposal seeks to develop an architecture that provides an enabling environment for the cognitive, emotional, social and motor development of children, as well as to offer humanized support to families. The multidisciplinary approach of the Elo Azul Centre is evidenced by the inclusion of professionals from various therapeutic areas who assist in the treatment of children in an integrative way. In addition, the project structures a solid and sustainable support network, with the aim of promoting the well-being and ensuring the quality of life of the families. In this way, the proposal integrates specific architectural principles with a multidisciplinary scientific approach, seeking to contribute to a holistic and humanized vision in the treatment of ASD and bring positive impacts on the mental health of these individuals.