Sensorial Stimuli in the Built Environment: A Review of the Effects of Stimuli for People Living with Autism and Solutions to Creating More Equitable Cities

Sensorial stimuli is an important feature of the built environment that is often overlooked. Sensory components of the built environment have a direct effect on autistic individuals. This scoping review aims to answer the following questions: (1) What does the literature say about design for autism, particularly in reference to sensorial experiences of the built environment? (2) What design features can urban planners/designers use to potentially mitigate the severity of sensorial stimuli? This study has identified the issues, themes, and contradictions in the current literature and applies a just city framework to potential design and policy solutions.