Tag: Neurodiversity

Episode Eight: Designing For Calm: A Sensory & Sustainable Reflection

This series emphasises that design profoundly impacts our feelings, highlighting how interiors influence wellbeing through sensory details. It advocates for a holistic view of sustainability that nurtures physical, emotional, and social life. By fostering empathy and inclusivity in design, we can create environments that promote calm and foster connection, transforming spaces into acts of kindness.… Read More Episode Eight: Designing For Calm: A Sensory & Sustainable Reflection

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ocd, adhd, autism? i’m still figuring it out – and i don’t want to be defined by a label

ADHD, Autism, and OCD | Understanding the Overlap and Differences This Venn diagram highlights shared traits like sensory sensitivity, executive dysfunction, and rigid routines, while also showing what’s unique to each condition. You can explore it further on Neurodivergent Insights. I was diagnosed with OCD 25 years ago. Back then, there wasn’t much support or… Read More ocd, adhd, autism? i’m still figuring it out – and i don’t want to be defined by a label

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Understanding Adult Autism: Challenges, Strengths, and the Need for Awareness

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is most often associated with children, but autism doesn’t end at adulthood. In fact, there are many adults who live with autism—some diagnosed early in life, others only discovering their diagnosis much later on. Adult autism is a complex, often misunderstood reality, marked by unique challenges, incredible strengths, and a strong… Read More Understanding Adult Autism: Challenges, Strengths, and the Need for Awareness

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Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential

The challenges associated with dyslexia were first observed as early as the mid-1800s. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that Rudolf Berlin, an ophthalmologist in Stuttgart, Germany, coined the term “dyslexia.” Initially, as it was thought to be a form of ‘word blindness’, but over time, researchers discovered that dyslexia was not just about vision but… Read More Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential

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Understanding Spatial Awareness and its Impact on People with Dyslexia

Spatial awareness refers to a person’s ability to understand and interact with the space around them. It involves perceiving the relationships between objects, distances, and oneself in a three-dimensional environment. For many people, spatial awareness comes naturally, allowing them to navigate, organise, and position objects effectively. However, for people with dyslexia, challenges with spatial awareness… Read More Understanding Spatial Awareness and its Impact on People with Dyslexia

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Embracing Neurodivergent Perspectives through Art

In a world often designed for the “neurotypical,” it’s easy to overlook the unique ways that neurodivergent individuals perceive, interpret, and express the world around them. But the art world is increasingly embracing neurodivergent perspectives, providing new insights into the human experience and reshaping how we think about creativity. The Guggenheim’s recent exploration of this… Read More Embracing Neurodivergent Perspectives through Art

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