Exploring Environment and Art: A Case Study on Autism

By : Subadra Anand, Akshayee Shetty

Page No: 205-216

Abstract
This study is aimed at gaining an understanding of the school environment of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Contrary to the rorschach test which would be a strenuous activity on the subjects, depressurising drawing exercises will be executed, akin to their usual routine. The combination of problems makes it difficult for many spaces and curriculums to provide solutions for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The arts program at Sense Kaleidoscope trains children in areas of fine arts and dabbles into design and culinary arts as well. In India, the major area of concern for autism is in the skilling space. Could an art centric curriculum enable the autism spectrum to find paths of expression? Will it be a course towards independence for people in the spectrum?

Authors :
Subadra Anand : Researcher, Sense Kaleidoscopes – A Unit of Ayathi Trust and Neurozing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Akshayee Shetty : Founder/Managing Trustee/Director, Sense Kaleidoscopes – A Unit of Ayathi Trust and Neurozing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2023.18.02.6