'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism

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There have already been a number of posts relating to the topic of Autism and Architecture, the latest being on Cathy Purple Cherry. Simon Humphreys is a British architect who has personal experience with the Autism Spectrum–having lived for many years with his late brother, Mark, who was Autistic. Humphreys has been involved in the design of a new Autism centre in the United Arab Emirates…

…The Abu Dhabi Autism Centre …will have soothing lighting, simple rooms and an uncomplicated layout to help the children stay calm and focused, said the British architect Simon Humphreys.
“When you approach a building for autism you really start from the point of restraint,” said Mr Humphreys.
“It’s very easy to put in too many things, too much colour, too much stimulation.”
…The Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs approached Mr Humphreys several years ago about the autism centre in Abu Dhabi, a government-run programme. In 2009, they chose him to design the centre in Al Muroor.
He worked closely with the centre’s director, Aysha Al Mansouri…

An image of the new Abu Dhabi Autism Centre can be viewed via the following link: http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/DocsAndMedia/Other_Docs/Simon_Humphreys-profile.pdf

(source: Architecture shapes way special-needs pupils learn - The National)