1. Introduction Why this book now? Numbers and names Adults on the spectrum and in the community Residential alternatives or lack of Costs and competition of care and support services Advocacy and choice 2. A research-informed approach for housing design EBP in autism intervention EBP in environmental design: evidence-based design Our approach in this book Search protocol Assessing source information Documenting source information 3. Quality of life design goals Ensure safety and security Maximize familiarity, stability, predictability and clarity Enhance sensory balance Offer multiple opportunities for controlling social interaction and privacy Provide adequate choice and independence Foster health and wellness Enhance one's dignity Ensure durability Achieve affordability Ensure accessibility and support in the surrounding neighborhood 4. Design guidelines
Neighborhood design guidelines
Hallways, stairs, ramps & doorways
Multi-sensory environments
New visions of housing types and models
Smart technologies for independent living
New directions in self-advocacy for housing choice.
