ABSTRACT

The paper focuses on the rarely discussed topic of the relation between the city and people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

It has become incresingly important to think that it is necessary to ‘broaden’ the research perspective by investigating contribution of urban mobility policies and urban design to the enhancement of the quality of life of people with ASD.

The paper describes a recent and ongoing research aimed at defining integrated urban mobility policies and extra-small tactical projects for promoting and providing the real opportunity for people with ASD of “using” their everyday city.

In the first we provide a framework for illustrating the commonly recurring problems that people with ASD face in their daily life when they interact with the urban environment.

In second the paper is supported by an in depth analysis of existing contributions (researches and projects) and an exchange with different experts.