3.4 Selection of Case Studies

Identifying the various types and scales of facilities available to children on the spectrum in India.

Understanding the thought process of architects/founders of these facilities while formulating learning environments.

Analyses of these facilities based on the parameters uncovered.

Insight on the functioning of and level of resources available at these facilities

Table 1 - Methods of Research

3.4 Selection of Case Studies

Two sets of case studies were conducted; one at the international level to understand the scope of the field being researched internationally. These were conducted using secondary sources. The second set of case studies were conducted on autistic centres in India. Different types of centres were chosen to understand how the needs of autistic children have been considered at different stages of building design. For example, how specific requirements for autistic children have been taken care of by retrofitting existing structures that were previously used for different purposes. The research also considered examples of centres that were designed specifically for the purpose of housing early intervention facilities. The functionality of these centres were analysed based on parameters mentioned in the next section. These case studies were finalised based on availability of secondary information and willingness of architects/caretakers to interact via structured interviews.