Sarah Barnard designs homes, playrooms, sensory rooms, study spaces, and customized environments for autistic children, focusing on creating healing spaces that support mental, physical, and sensory wellbeing. As a WELL- and LEED-accredited designer, she uses a human-centered, trauma-informed process that prioritizes each child's unique needs. Barnard emphasizes a collaborative relationship with families and care providers, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Meetings and site visits are scheduled around family routines and nap schedules. Barnard’s team acts as an intermediary between contractors to enforce sensory-specific rules, such as prohibiting the use of fragrances during construction.

We are honored to share a letter from a family who collaborated with our studio to create a specialized environment tailored to their autistic child's unique needs.