A Research-based group home inspired by autistic people
an example of a research-community partnership
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https://doi.org/10.15173/cjae.v4i1.5681Keywords:
autism, housing, community environment, wellbeingAbstract
The development of adapted housing for autistic adults responds to the desire to work towards greater social justice by developing inclusive living environments in agreement with the needs and expectations of autistic individuals. The aim of this project is to describe an example of a research-community partnership that led to the design of a group living environment based on the preferences of autistic adults.
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