WAY TO THE PARK——Evidence-Based Landscape Design for Autistic Children

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with a rising global prevalence rate. Studies indicate that children with autism exhibit significant demand for outdoor activities, yet often experience stress and anxiety due to environmental unpredictability. Guided by evidence-based design theory, this study establishes a multidimensional intervention system: Park Design: By synthesizing the characteristics and needs of autism, we create predictable park-based intervention scenarios to reduce environmental overstimulation and outdoor uncertainties; Card System: A structured visual cue system is developed, utilizing customized activity cards to break down tasks into step-by-step processes, alongside providing parents with scientific intervention guidelines; Educational Tools: Landscape-embedded interactive kits are designed to train sensory integration, fine motor skills, and basic social competencies, while integrating age-appropriate natural cognition and rule-based learning. This design constructs a comprehensive intervention framework through park spaces, alleviating social-environmental adaptation challenges for children with autism while fostering public awareness and empathy toward neurodiverse groups. Ultimately, it offers an environmental support framework for building an inclusive society.