Interior Design Innovator & Workplace Advisor; Author of "Interior Design for Autism" Trilogy; ASID Honorary Fellow
A.J. Paron-Wildes Biography
A.J. Paron-Wildes is an interior designer, workplace advisor, author, and autism advocate whose career focuses on design innovation and neurodiversity. Paron-Wildes has led a multi-million dollar award-winning design/build firm, developed national programs for the American Society of Interior Designers, and established design research initiatives at the University of Minnesota. She has also pioneered charitable programs supporting inclusive design. As an ASID Thought Leader and Distinguished Speaker, Paron-Wildes lectures and writes on inclusive design and is an active member of ASID, International Interior Design Association, American Institute of Architects, and U.S. Green Building Council. Her work has been featured on HGTV, PBS, and Bob Vila.
Paron-Wildes' expertise in autism-friendly design stems from personal experience. After her son was diagnosed with severe autism at age three, she observed his unique responses to the built environment, which influenced her research and advocacy. Over nearly two decades, Paron-Wildes has advanced research and design strategies that support individuals with autism, focusing on creating healing interior environments. She has contributed to the design of homes, therapy offices, schools, group homes, and specialized autism centers, ensuring these spaces address the needs of autistic individuals.
Paron-Wildes has consulted on interior design for healthcare and education environments, including her work on the building for the MIND Institute in Sacramento, California. She has collaborated with the University of Minnesota on research and design principles, co-chaired the Minnesota Autism Task Force, and presented on "Design Empathy" at the AIA Minnesota convention. Her projects range from research centers to private offices, classrooms, and home environments, managing budgets from government-funded to donation-based, with a focus on improving spaces and outcomes for users.
Paron-Wildes is the author of a trilogy of books published through Wiley: "Interior Design for Autism from Birth to Early Childhood," "Interior Design for Autism from Childhood to Adolescence," and "Interior Design for Autism from Adulthood to Geriatrics." These works provide guidance for designers creating environments for individuals with autism, addressing special learning and sensory needs. More than 40 publications have featured articles about Paron-Wildes' projects, and she has received recognition from organizations including National Kitchen & Bath Association, National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Chrysalis Awards, Professional Remodeler Magazine, Remodeling Magazine, U.S. Green Building Council, International Interior Design Association, and American Society of Interior Designers. Paron-Wildes was inducted into the ASID College of Fellows as an Honorary Fellow, reflecting her enduring impact on the design profession.
As a keynote speaker, Paron-Wildes addresses topics such as "Design Empathy," which explores sensory integration and its influence on human interaction with the built environment. Her presentations examine the relationship between design empathy, neurodiversity, and the creation of inclusive environments and products. Paron-Wildes works with corporate clients on design implementation, collaboration, environmental initiatives, and change management. Her combination of research-driven expertise and personal experience informs her contributions to the design, healthcare, education, and corporate sectors.
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