Date of Publication :20th June 2022
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of therapeutic or sensory gardens in the behavioral and learning aspects of children with autistic disabilities. To understand the same, a total of 30 students between the age group of 4 to 10 were examined from an autism school in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. The study was conducted through observational analysis and structured interviews with doctors, caregivers, and teachers of the school. The result shows that sensory gardens have a considerable impact on autistic children as it helps them in improving their communication skills and positive behavioral changes. The study also shows that the sensory gardens enhance the learning focus in autistic children and the guidelines based on the same have been formulated.
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