Sensory Supportive Spaces

At AU, we understand that sensory regulation is key to both the physical and emotional comfort of neurodiverse individuals.

Newly designed residence hall space touts sensory-supportive living and social spaces. The interiors are designed with the goal of alleviating anxiety so that students can focus their energy and emotions on a positive college experience. These spaces include a sensory room and program space to support neurodiverse students.

The design features include:

• Common spaces with flexible seating
• Quiet study spaces outside of the residence hall rooms
• Semi-private bathrooms including showers with adjustable water pressure
• Dimmable and tunable lighting
• Cool, pale colors
• Flooring to reduce sound
• Patterns that limit visual stimuli