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Veronika Zaikina¹, Hanne-Mari Schiøtz Thorud¹, Susanne Færdi Rustad¹

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Indoor lighting and color significantly affect individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Understanding these impacts is crucial for creating supportive environments for those with ASD.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Environmental Psychology
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Architectural Design

Background:

A supportive built environment is essential for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Lighting design and color palettes profoundly influence behavior, information processing, and well-being in individuals with ASD.
Current architectural and design research has limited focus on lighting design for autism.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review existing knowledge on the impact of indoor lighting environments and color palettes on individuals with ASD.
To explore how these elements affect behavior and preferences in the ASD population.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature review adhering to the PRISMA statement.
Comprehensive search of seven electronic databases and four library databases.
Critical appraisal of seven high-quality studies using standardized checklists (JBI, MMAT).

Main Results:

Consistent with prior research, light and color demonstrably influence the behavior and sensory sensitivity of individuals with ASD.
A significant gap exists in understanding practical applications of lighting and color in ASD environments.
Most reviewed studies are descriptive or exploratory, lacking experimental data.

Conclusions:

Light and color are confirmed influential factors for individuals with ASD.
There is a need for more experimental research to develop evidence-based design guidelines.
Future research should focus on practical applications to inform architectural and design practices for ASD.