Patinhas do bem: um anteprojeto para centro de reabilitação infantil com terapia assistida por animais

Abstract

The present work aims to develop a preliminary design for the construction of a center focused on the rehabilitation of neurodivergent children, focused on Animal-Assisted Therapy, in the city of São Luís do Maranhão. The research was motivated by the increasing number of diagnoses of neurodivergence and the possibility of new treatment scenarios, combined with the author's great affection for animals. The study highlights the relevance of neuroarchitecture, sensory aspects of architecture and environmental comfort for the promotion of well-being and mutual acceptance of all users, of any species. The research was conducted through an exploratory qualitative approach, involving bibliographic review, legal and design guidelines, interviews, photographic survey, analysis of the terrain and surroundings and research of architectural references. As a result, the preliminary design of Patinhas do Bem was developed, which in addition to meeting the needs of any public building, such as accessibility, focuses on ensuring a safe and welcoming structure that corroborates the therapeutic process.