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School For Autism - Responding To Autism, Roy D. Abdun-Nur Jan 2015

School For Autism - Responding To Autism, Roy D. Abdun-Nur

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Schools can often be overstimulating environments for children with autism. Creating a space where these children can thrive is what this project explored. The site used for this exploration was the Lewis Ginter Recreation Association on the north end of Richmond, VA. Children with autism have very sensitive needs, so exploring these needs within the context of an educational setting provided for an in-depth journey into the lives of those affected by autism.