World of Neurodiversity

Neuro-inclusive design doesn’t ask a learner to become somebody else. It changes what the environment asks of them, and how easily they can participate within it.

Water can exist in different states: freezing, flowing, fizzing and boiling. We too can find ourselves reflecting these conditions when we move through different mental, emotional and physical states. This shared metaphor helps learners and adults understand what support might be needed, without condemnation.

In a state of understimulation, tired, sad, lethargic and disengaged learners can be re-energized to a regulated Flowing State through the right design that can adapt to changing situations. We look to activate with invitation.

These options provide an ideal environment to help learners stay in this regulated neurological state. The aim is to enable the learning.

Learning can be difficult when our mind is slightly overstimulated. These solutions can help provide a regulating environment. Here it’s about channelling the energy.

When emotions bubble over and we feel like steam is coming out of our ears, a safe, controlled environment helps to reduce anxiety and regulate our overstimulated minds and bodies. We look to reduce the demand through design.

Two people can occupy exactly the same objectively measured environment and experience substantially different worlds. This is why it’s so critical to have the right design thinking applied at the outset, because when you combine products that have the ability to adapt, with design that understands the needs of a child, we will create learning environments that benefit everyone, including the educators.

Click here to view and download our Regulate to Educate brochure. It contains an in depth look at the 4 states of regulation, and 4 ways of approaching this through forward-thinking design. click to view PDF