Neurodiversity is simply just differences in cognitive function. There is a whole range of the cognitive spectrum. We tend to think of things like disabilities as physical impairments that you can see. But in reality, there is a larger prominence of disabilities that are affecting cognitive mental conditions. It's only recently that this notion of inclusivity and universal design for [neurodiversity and mental health] is starting to be considered. We're beginning to have more awareness around the sensory aspects of the spaces we make, not just the physical characteristics.
We don't want to design spaces exclusively for neurodiverse individuals. That goes against the point as we are all on the neurodiversity spectrum. We're conditioned to design for the average, but inclusive means that it needs to work for everyone.
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