“Standards for Designing Printed Garments to Improve the Life Quality of Children with Autism Disorders”

Document Type : Design and Technology

Authors

1 Full-time professor of educational psychology and special education, College of Education - Damietta

2 Professor of ready-made garments and Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University

3 Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University

4 Researcher in the Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing - Faculty of Applied Arts - Damietta University

Abstract

Abstract:
 
       Autistic children are a wealth that we can invest in and also make the best use of their abilities to be a productive member of the society, This interest is due to the strong conviction in different societies that individuals with special needs, just like the rest of society, have the right to live and grow to the fullest extent that their abilities and energies enable them, and that could happen by taking care of everything related to them to help them improve their skills and adapt with the society. Whereas autistic syndrome one of the most prevalent syndromes among children autism is marked under 3 years old, it's noticed that most of these children express themselves throughout drawings and artworks. In appreciation of the role of clothing in raising up children in a healthy and effective way to acquire habits, skills and behaviors that may contribute to forming a social character in the future. This research aims to benefit from the drawings of Autistic children to create printed clothing designs that meet the needs of children with autism and suit their special circumstances to Improve the Life Quality.
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