Making Homes That Work

Making Homes That Work is a resource guide for families living with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring behaviors. This guide was funded by the New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Excerpt

This guide identifies patterns of activity and interaction with the environment that are common to many people with significant ASD. These are the basis for the “Six Common Modifications” recommended for persons with significant ASD to live successfully in the home. Most of the issues that families face can be improved by completing one or more of these modifications.

This guide is a great resource for families with specific examples of how to make a home more livable for people with ASD.

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From the guide:

THE ESSENTIAL BATHROOM
1 Tempered glass
2 Window for light and ventilation
3 Commercial shower wand
4 Grab bars mounted to solid backing
5 Enlarged toileting space
6 Wall-mounted commercial toilet
7 Faucets with scald prevention
8 Floor drain
9 Non-skid flooring