CENTRO DE VIVÊNCIA: Crianças com o TEA (Transtorno do Espectro Autista) e o papel de inclusão da Arquitetura

Abstract

The present study aims to propose a research project and, respectively, an architectural proposal for the implementation of a Structured Living and Support Center, designed for people with TEA (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), in the city of Varginha, Minas Gerais. Of a general, the individual with TEA denote as one of its main characteristics a limitation in their social relations, as well as a differentiation of the spatial vision and its correlation with the environment. According to Kanner (1943), these people have a tendency to isolation, difficulties in communication, behavioral problems and inconsistent attitude. If we find that the voluntary perception is intrinsic to the human being, through the understanding and its response, through the sensorial input of the surrounding environment, that is, the architectural proposal, we can then comprehensively understand the relevance of the role of architecture in autistic behaviors. In view of this aspect it is usually elucidated that behavior can be influenced favorably, passing though the alteration of the sensorial environment, that is, the stimulation of interaction, resulting from the physical environment as, architectural features, colors, textures, lights, ventilation, sensation closing, acoustic, among others. The methodology used was qualitatively exploratory, structuring itself in bibliographical reviews and project references. For the diagnosis there were analytical visits, intensive direct observation (followed by an interview with professionals) regarding the CONVIVER Espaço Terapêutico, located in the city of Varginha, constituted non- profit and offering multidisciplinary care, focused on the area of health and free guided activities.