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Noaman, S., Hussein, G. (2023). The Effect of Orientation by Light and Color on the Visual Memory of Autistic Patients. International Design Journal, 13(3), 485-496. doi: 10.21608/idj.2023.204682.1068
Samar Salah Noaman; Ghada Khaled Hussein. "The Effect of Orientation by Light and Color on the Visual Memory of Autistic Patients". International Design Journal, 13, 3, 2023, 485-496. doi: 10.21608/idj.2023.204682.1068
Noaman, S., Hussein, G. (2023). 'The Effect of Orientation by Light and Color on the Visual Memory of Autistic Patients', International Design Journal, 13(3), pp. 485-496. doi: 10.21608/idj.2023.204682.1068
Noaman, S., Hussein, G. The Effect of Orientation by Light and Color on the Visual Memory of Autistic Patients. International Design Journal, 2023; 13(3): 485-496. doi: 10.21608/idj.2023.204682.1068

The Effect of Orientation by Light and Color on the Visual Memory of Autistic Patients

Article 36, Volume 13, Issue 3, May and June 2023, Page 485-496  XML PDF (2.31 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/idj.2023.204682.1068
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Authors
Samar Salah Noaman email 1; Ghada Khaled Hussein2
1Faculty of Applied Arts – Damietta University- Egypt
2Faculty of Applied Arts – Damietta University- Egypt
Abstract
The design of the interior environment contributes to improving the sensory perception and developing the skills of people with autism to better adapt to the environment. People with autism often find it difficult to perceive their environment and adapt to it, and often face problems and disorders in movement and orientation from one place to another, leading to tantrums and anger that reach the point of self-harm and those around them; therefore, ease of movement and navigation is of utmost importance. The research question: what is the effect of light and color guidance in the interior space on the visual memory of people with autism?
From this perspective, the research aims to integrate directional cues with interior design elements and consider them an integral part of interior navigation pathways, in addition to recognizing the importance of light and color in providing guidance and ease of perceiving and absorbing elements for people with autism through compatibility with other interior design elements such as walls, ceilings, and floors. The importance of the research lies in contributing to understanding the environments related to people with autism and stimulating their visual memory through the diversity of visual and sensory events in pathways.
Some guidance mechanisms related to light and color, movement organization have been discovered for individuals with (ASD), which contribute to stimulating their visual communication in order to assist in their better integration into learning environments or care and rehabilitation centers, and to achieve maximum independence, safety, and full integration into society.
Keywords
Color; Light; Interior Space; Visual Memory; Autistic
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