Research on the Rehabilitation Medical Space Design Update Based on the Needs of Children with Autism
Abstract
This study aims to explore and summarize the relationship between the psychological development of children with autism and the redesign of modern public medical environments, from the perspectives of their basic characteristics and needs, interior functional spaces, and interior design strategies. The research employs methods including literature analysis, field investigations, interdisciplinary studies, and comparative analysis, focusing on the logical relationship of identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Taking the current state of rehabilitation medical environments as the starting point, the study conducts an analysis of environmental redesign. The findings indicate that updating the design of environments in autism rehabilitation institutions is of significant importance to the psychological development and therapeutic intervention for children with autism, playing a substantial role in treatment enhancement. The study also summarizes relevant design ideas and methods, providing reference and evidence for similar project research.
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