Why Neurodivergent is Not a Trend with Kelly Colón

Send us a text Kelly Colón shares her expertise in neurodivergent-friendly design and shows how designing with all brain types in mind can improve spaces for everyone. She challenges the traditional ways our industry approaches built environments, pointing out how standard designs often overlook neurodivergent individuals—and offers practical solutions for creating more inclusive spaces. Listen to learn more about:Executive functioning - it includes skills like planning, problem solving, organizing, and working memoryThe skills neurodivergent individuals often struggle withWhy designing for neurodivergent individuals requires a basic understanding about how different brains functionWhy small design choices (like glass staircases without visual reference points) can make spaces unusable for someHow creating neuro-inclusive environments accommodates the needs of allUnderstanding that there are no codified protections for neurodivergent individualsWhy the contract interiors industry can make a huge impact for the neurodivergent community through education and considering of their needs Visit Kelly"s website or connect with her on social media to learn more about executive function coaching and creating neuro-affirming environments. Connect with Kelly: Eledex Coaching & Consulting - https://www.eledexconsulting.com/| LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycolon/ Email - kcolon@eledexconsulting.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eledexllc/ Life Interrupted: When life has to pivot overnight; how will you navigate the uncertainty of what"s next? by Kelly Colón https://www.amazon.com/Life-Interrupted-overnight-navigate-uncertainty/dp/B0BFTMJHGM Head over to https://sidmeadows.com/connect to answer five quick questions and help us make season 7 the very best. Connect with Sid: www.sidmeadows.com Embark CCT on Facebook Sid on LinkedIn Sid on Instagram Sid on YouTube Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/ The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/