Gardens for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Great news everyone! We've just uploaded a guide to 'Gardens for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)'. Early intervention is key to helping those with ASD to live more easily with their condition and to improve their quality of life. The benefits offered by gardens and interaction with nature are extensive and early introduction and exposure to these environments is all the more important.

• What is autism spectrum disorder and what are its symptoms?
• Definitions and types of gardens for children with autism spectrum disorder
• Advantages of therapeutic gardens for children with autism spectrum disorder
• Advantages of sensory gardens for children with autism spectrum disorder
• Design principles for therapeutic gardens for children with autism spectrum disorder

Do you have a story to share about a child or children you know with Autism who benefit from gardens? Do you know of a garden that we should feature? We would love to share your story or garden with our readers. Therapeutic Gardens Australia want to provide a hub for collaborating, sharing experience and encouraging others to create wonderful gardens that have the potential to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of individuals and communities.If you would like us to notify you of other updates you can subscribe to our blog by completing the “subscribe” form on the right side of the page.To read more click here