Autism-specific housing for adults
N. Fleckenstein
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AbstractDue to a lack of suitable housing options, many autistic adults continue to live with their parents or family members. Their difficulties with executive functions and communication are often too great for them to live independently. If there are no additional disabilities, residential care homes are not an option for them. Nevertheless, many autistic persons have the desire to shape their own lives. There is a great need for suitable housing options that meet their needs. Furthermore, it is also considered important for a good long-term prognosis (Preißmann, 2022). Considering the aging society, the need for such housing options, which enable autistic persons to live independently, while offering support services that meet their needs, is even greater. Therefore, the design of an autism-specific housing complex for adults was chosen and worked on for a Master's thesis in the master program Inclusive Design – Inclusive Architecture at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences.Keywords: autism, autism-specific housing, autism in adults
N. Fleckenstein (2024). Autism-specific housing for adults. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.903.opp