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Why Neurodivergent is Not a Trend with Kelly Colón
Manage episode 479590987 series 2854333
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 memory
- The skills neurodivergent individuals often struggle with
- Why designing for neurodivergent individuals requires a basic understanding about how different brains function
- Why small design choices (like glass staircases without visual reference points) can make spaces unusable for some
- How creating neuro-inclusive environments accommodates the needs of all
- Understanding that there are no codified protections for neurodivergent individuals
- Why 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 - [email protected]
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:
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Embark CCT on Facebook
Sid on LinkedIn
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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/
Chapters
1. Introduction to Kelly Colón (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Executive Functioning (00:02:30)
3. Kelly's Professional Background and Writing (00:06:11)
4. Kelly's Journey into the Furniture Industry (00:09:43)
5. Why Neurodivergence Is Not a Trend (00:15:39)
6. Designing Spaces for Neurodivergent Individuals (00:22:38)
7. The Politics of Inclusion and Design (00:32:41)
8. Education and Resources for Understanding (00:42:25)
9. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:48:44)
155 episodes
Manage episode 479590987 series 2854333
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 memory
- The skills neurodivergent individuals often struggle with
- Why designing for neurodivergent individuals requires a basic understanding about how different brains function
- Why small design choices (like glass staircases without visual reference points) can make spaces unusable for some
- How creating neuro-inclusive environments accommodates the needs of all
- Understanding that there are no codified protections for neurodivergent individuals
- Why 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 - [email protected]
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/
Chapters
1. Introduction to Kelly Colón (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Executive Functioning (00:02:30)
3. Kelly's Professional Background and Writing (00:06:11)
4. Kelly's Journey into the Furniture Industry (00:09:43)
5. Why Neurodivergence Is Not a Trend (00:15:39)
6. Designing Spaces for Neurodivergent Individuals (00:22:38)
7. The Politics of Inclusion and Design (00:32:41)
8. Education and Resources for Understanding (00:42:25)
9. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:48:44)
155 episodes
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