IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED SENSORY APPROACH IN THE DESIGN OF A CENTER FOR AUTISM IN UDU, DELTA STATE

OGBONDEMINU, JOY ENIOLA and Covenant University, Theses (2022) IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED SENSORY APPROACH IN THE DESIGN OF A CENTER FOR AUTISM IN UDU, DELTA STATE. Masters thesis, COVENANT UNIVERSITY.

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Abstract

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a co-morbidity with Autism that makes varied and complex its symptoms. Its presence has also been noted to impair skill acquisition and generalization for individuals with Autism. In catering for this, intervention measures; which may be therapeutic and/or environmental, are applied to mitigate its impact. The environmental intervention measures are based on two major design approaches; the sensory sensitive approach and the neurotypical approach; each with its own benefits and shortcomings. This study integrates and implements the two design approaches in the design of a center for Autism in Udu, Delta state to create a more holistic design approach in view of improving skill acquisition and generalization. The objectives of this study include the identification of the sensory design approaches adopted in centers for autism, determination of the effectiveness of approaches adopted and identification of the limitations of the measures. The research method is both qualitative and quantitative employing observation guides and interview guides as data collection instruments. The quantitative data collected was analyzed using the descriptive statistical tools for frequency and percentage for Statistical Product for Services and Solutions (SPSS) and was presented using tables while the qualitative data was analyzed using Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) with the data presented using text and tables. The results of the study showed a correlation between SPD and academic difficulties. The environmental interventions adopted, their effectiveness and limitations were also identified; which formed the background from which the recommendations were provided. To this end, recommendations were given to serve as guidelines in adopting the integrated sensory approach in achieving the aim of this study.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	AKINWUMI
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2022 15:50
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2022 15:50
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/16387

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