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5910 The Changing Face of Special Needs Schools Through Architecture
Friday, July 27, 2012: 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Pacific Salon 6-7 (Town and Country Resort and Convention Center)
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As the number of students with challenges such as autism and aspergers has increased, so have the way progressive principals and teachers of special needs children have begun to develop programs that integrate life and vocational skill opportunities into the academic curriculum. The architectural design of educational facilities serves as a key component in ensuring success of these programs whether building a new school or redesigning spaces within your existing school.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key environmental issues that have the most significant impact to the behaviors of ASD children and adults.
- Learn how educational and life skills programs can be supported through architectural applications.
- Discuss opportunities to support independence and self-advocacy through design.
Content Area: Education
Presenter:
Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED-AP, Parent
Principal Architect and Owner
Purple Cherry Architects
Cathy Purple Cherry has connected her life experiences with her brother, who has Down Syndrome, and son, with autism and other challenges, with the design skills of her architecture firm, creating a dedication to Purposeful Architecture – designing spaces that have a life-long positive effect on individuals with disabilities.
