Auditory accessibility and autism

• Grant number: 22/13570-9
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: March 01, 2023
• End date: February 29, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Interdisciplinary Subjects
• Mobility Program: SPRINT - Projetos de pesquisa - Mobilidade
• Principal Investigator: Bruno Sanches Masiero
• Grantee: Bruno Sanches Masiero
• Principal researcher abroad: Lily Wang
• Institution abroad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), United States
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação (FEEC). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 17/08120-6 - 3D-Audio. Sampling, encoding and reproduction of spatial audio, AP.JP

Abstract

Designing spaces for autistic individuals must take into consideration more nuances than for non-autistic individuals. Although a well designed acoustical environment is beneficial for any person, the needs of an autistic individual may require more attention and adaptations. The ultimate goal of this project is to formulate design guidelines for more inclusive classrooms, taking into special consideration students with auditory hypersensitivity. In this proposal we describe the initial steps towards this goal, including the organization of events and a pilot test, which should provide inputs for the team to develop longer term research projects. (AU)