Acoustically sensitive school environments for Sensory Discrimination Disorders in children and adolescents with autism

Authors

  • Juliana Christiny Mello da Silva Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Pós-graduação em Arquitetura (PROARQ), Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo
  • Sylvia Meimaridou Rola Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Pós-graduação em Arquitetura (PROARQ), Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo
  • Paula de Castro Brasil Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) e Centro Universitário La Salle do Rio de Janeiro (UNILASALLE-RJ)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/cadernospos.v24n2p49-63

Keywords:

Human comfort; School architecture; Neurodevelopment; Sensory Discrimination Disorders (TDS); Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Abstract

The objective of the research is to verify how the acoustics of teaching environments can contribute to the neurodevelopment and academic progression of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This investigation is relevant, as it allows us to verify how the sound stimuli of the school building impact the sensory processing and behavior of autistic people. The study is justified, as the number of children diagnosed with autism grows every year, in Brazil and around the world. Using the correlational method, the relationships between Sensory Discrimination Disorders (SD) and the behavior of autistic people are studied, by carrying out bibliographical reviews. In this study, the tool called Applied Behavior Analysis Map (MABA) was used, using the Sensory Mapping device. With its application, it was possible to identify that sound sensory stimuli are those that most negatively impact students with ASD, inducing or inhibiting stereotypical behaviors, with the classroom and cafeteria being the environments that most negatively influence due to their acoustics. Thus, the creation of sensitive acoustic environments for students with ASD is capable of stimulating neurodevelopment and academic progression, providing them with human comfort.

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Author Biographies

Juliana Christiny Mello da Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Pós-graduação em Arquitetura (PROARQ), Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo

Urbanist Architect, graduated in 2020, from Universidade Estácio de Sá. Master of Science in Architecture from the Postgraduate Program in Architecture (PROARQ), Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, being a scholarship holder of the FAPERJ Bolsa Nota 10 program (2022). She is currently studying for a PhD in Architecture at PROARQ (starting in 2023), holding a CNPq scholarship. Member of the Energy, Space and Society (EES) research group at PROARQ. Specialist in Neuroarchitecture from Faculdade Unyleya (2021). She has specializations in Quality Engineering, Ergonomics and an Executive MBA in Workplace Safety and the Environment from Faculdade Única de Ipatinga (2021). She is interested in topics related to neuroarchitecture, school architecture, sensory architecture and environmental comfort.

Sylvia Meimaridou Rola, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Pós-graduação em Arquitetura (PROARQ), Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo

Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Ceará (1994). Specialist in Structural Design from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC, 1997). Master in Architecture from PROARQ/FAU/UFRJ (2000), with an emphasis on Construction Rationalization. Specialist in Cities' Sustainability from the Universidad Atónoma Chapingo, in Mexico (2001). PhD in Energy Planning from PPE/COPPE/UFRJ (2008). Researcher at the International Virtual Institute for Global Change -IVIG/COPPE/UFRJ - since 2001. Adjunct Professor of the Architecture and Urbanism course at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, from 2009 to 02/2012. Adjunct Professor, since 02/2012. Deputy Director of Extension from 2014/01 to 2018/01, of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Deputy Director of Undergraduate Studies from 2020/01 to 2022/01. It works mainly on the following topics: technology, eco-constructions, non-energy-intensive materials, nature (green roofs), environment, energy efficiency, Environmental Comfort, sustainability of cities and buildings, evaluation of football stadiums, greenhouse gas emissions greenhouse effect (GHG) and climate change.

Paula de Castro Brasil, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) e Centro Universitário La Salle do Rio de Janeiro (UNILASALLE-RJ)

Adjunct professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) at the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering (FCEE). Professor and Coordinator of the Graduation in Architecture and Urbanism at Unilasalle-RJ (concept 5_MEC). Post-doctorate in Innovation and technologies for project quality - PPGAU/UFF, agreement with the Fraunhofer Institut (2016). PhD in Architecture (Project and Sustainability research line) at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - PROARQ/UFRJ (2014). Master in Architecture and Urbanism (project, production and management research line) from Universidade Federal Fluminense (2010). Specialist in Project Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2008). Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Gama Filho University (2006). She coordinates the groups in the GEPAC_ Project Management in Architecture and City laboratory. She coordinates the research groups: Management of the project process and sustainability (GPS) and Contemporary practices in the teaching of Architecture and Engineering. She has experience in the areas of architecture and civil construction with an emphasis on: Teaching Architecture and Engineering, Management of the design process, Construction Management, Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Technology, and Sustainability. She has worked as an ad-hoc Evaluator for MEC / INEP since 2018.

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Published

2024-12-10

How to Cite

MELLO DA SILVA, J. C.; MEIMARIDOU ROLA, S.; DE CASTRO BRASIL, P. Acoustically sensitive school environments for Sensory Discrimination Disorders in children and adolescents with autism. Graduate Journal in Architecture and Urbanism, [S. l.], v. 24, n. 2, p. 49–63, 2024. DOI: 10.5935/cadernospos.v24n2p49-63. Disponível em: http://editorarevistas.mackenzie.br/index.php/cpgau/article/view/16924. Acesso em: 7 feb. 2026.

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2024)

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Papers

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