Do ruído ao refúgio: vivências espaciais, sob a ótica de uma pessoa com TDAH, na formação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo

Abstract

When we look at the current reality, it' s clear that mental disorders, such as ADHD, have been a long-standing obstacle for individuals, often marginalizing them due to associated stigmas. While the topic of neurodivergence has recently gained more visibility, ADHD is still frequently overlooked. Given this challenge, the goal of this work is to analyze and diagnose educational environments based on personal experience and observations at the Instituto Federal da Bahia (IFBA). The proposal is to present a personal account that illustrates how the institution ' s spaces impact students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We start from the principle that architecture and urbanism are tools that can provide quality treatment through environments that offer stimulation, comfort, and a sense of belonging for young people and children. The focus is to design spaces that promote the social and academic inclusion of students. The analysis was conceived based on the seven senses (auditory, visual, taste, touch, smell, proprioceptive, and vestibular), combined with the specific characteristics of ADHD. The established guidelines will direct suggestions for improving the institution ' s spaces.