Sara Saidi: Through My Senses, Through My Lens: An Autistic Student's Perception of the Classroom Experience

Autistic individuals frequently may process sensory information differently than neurotypical people, regardless of their age or cognitive abilities. Recognizing how these sensory differences impact their experience within built environments, particularly classrooms, allows for improvements in indoor environmental quality (IEQ), leading to better comfort, productivity, academic performance, and overall well-being. In addition, designing learning spaces that consider appropriate IEQ factors, such as lighting, acoustics, and spatial layout, can help create more inclusive, engaging, and supportive environments that cater to the needs of autistic students.