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Monash Art, Design and Architecture Student Exhibition 2022

Charles Basser

"Thera-Build" is a sensory-focused, non-medical tool designed for children with ASD. The design gives children and young adults on the autism spectrum the agency to combat the difficulties of treatment rooms. The healthcare environment can be a traumatic experience due to the overload of sensory information and its unpredictable nature. Thera-Build tackles this issue by giving the user the ability to customize their sensory experience by joining different components together to create a bespoke sound and lighting experience. Thera-Build aims to create an

Thera-Build, a useful device for children with ASD

"Thera-Build" is a sensory-focused, non-medical tool designed for children with ASD. The design gives children and young adults on the autism spectrum the agency to combat the difficulties of treatment rooms. The healthcare environment can be a traumatic experience due to the overload of sensory information and its unpredictable nature. Thera-Build tackles this issue by giving the user the ability to customize their sensory experience by joining different components together to create a bespoke sound and lighting experience. Thera-Build aims to create an efficient and calming healthcare experience for both the child and the network around them.

Product in Use - Designed for a stress-free healthcare experience

Thera-Build – A tool that works with the user’s needs

A design that aims to destigmatize design for neuro-divergent people

A collaborative tool used to cultivate a more efficient treatment process

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