HOK Researches Designing for a Neurodiverse Workforce
If you’re not already woke to the term neurodiversity, welcome to the newest segment in the broader diversity movement that is happening across the country. HOK recently published a thought leadership report titled “Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace”, and the report provides a fascinating deep dive into an important theme impacting workplace environments everywhere. In addition to studying up on the report, we spoke to Christine Vandover, principal and senior project interior designer, who co-authored the report, to learn more about the topic. What is neurodiversity? The report defines it clearly: “’Neurodiversity’ refers to the natural range of variation in human neurocognition. It’s an umbrella term for people who aren’t neurotypical, and includes such conditions as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia (a neurologically based physical disorder) and Tourette syndrome, among others. Approximately 15-20 percent of people are ‘neurodivergent.’” “Neurodiversity also includes neurological challenges resulting from …
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