Learning from Biodiversity to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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NEURODIVERSITY TOOLKIT Experience Categories Experience categories were divided into areas of need based on overarching impacts found by evaluating a variety of neurological differences. The categories were grouped into: Audible, Visual, Environmental, Physical, Social and Cognitive. While each category speaks to different ways an individual is affected by space, as described on the proceeding page, the categories are not isolated. For example, window shades help to control light and thermal gains, thus impacting both visual and environmental needs. You will see impacted categories highlighted on each of the strategy pages. Where one design strategy can impact multiple experiences, all applicable categories will be highlighted.

Audible

Cognitive

Visual

Universal Experience

Social

Environmental

Physical

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Learning from Biodiversity to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Published on Apr 19, 2023

Perkins&Will

The Neurodiversity Toolkit provides strategies for evaluating and implementing design solutions in the workplace, to support the spectrum of neurological needs found within society. Support for Neurodiversity responds to the reality that we’re all wired differently. Through strategies that provide choice, flexibility and variety, environments can accommodate the diversity of people. Just as the varying forms and functions that compose each living system support each other for flourishing ecosystems, we must do the same. Empowering a range of people and perspectives results in rich interactions, stronger teams, innovative solutions, a competitive edge, and a thriving culture.

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