TY - GEN
T1 - Human factors applied to the understanding of the importance of therapeutic clothing textiles for children with autism spectrum disorders
AU - Shin, Su Jeong Hwang
AU - Gaines, Kristi
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Springer International Publishing AG 2018.
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - The aim of this study was to identify significant design features and textiles that would alleviate sensitivities for children with ASD. Small groups of randomized children with ASD and their parents participated in the study, pertaining to design features and textile related to characteristics of ASD. In the experiments, we tested weighted vests with three types of textiles (neoprene, wool, and denim) and newly developed prototypes with various textiles, including bamboo jersey, nylon with durable repellent, cotton, organic cotton, and polyester fleece. In this study, individuals with ASD exhibited certain tactile design preferences. Results from this study led to the development of sensory clothing products and provide evidence based therapeutic clothing design for individuals who have the everyday challenges posed by the characteristics of ASD.
AB - The aim of this study was to identify significant design features and textiles that would alleviate sensitivities for children with ASD. Small groups of randomized children with ASD and their parents participated in the study, pertaining to design features and textile related to characteristics of ASD. In the experiments, we tested weighted vests with three types of textiles (neoprene, wool, and denim) and newly developed prototypes with various textiles, including bamboo jersey, nylon with durable repellent, cotton, organic cotton, and polyester fleece. In this study, individuals with ASD exhibited certain tactile design preferences. Results from this study led to the development of sensory clothing products and provide evidence based therapeutic clothing design for individuals who have the everyday challenges posed by the characteristics of ASD.
KW - Autism spectrum disorders
KW - Human factors
KW - Therapeutic clothing
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85022324186&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-60582-1_95
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-60582-1_95
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85022324186
SN - 9783319605814
T3 - Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
SP - 951
EP - 957
BT - Advances in Ergonomics in Design - Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Ergonomics in Design, 2017
A2 - Rebelo, Francisco
A2 - Soares, Marcelo
PB - Springer-Verlag
T2 - AHFE 2017 International Conference on Ergonomics in Design, 2017
Y2 - 17 July 2017 through 21 July 2017
ER -