Section 04. Conclusion

Support for neurodiversity responds to the range of neurological differences that make up humankind. It learns from individuals and varying diagnoses to create a more accommodating environment. It focuses on a truly universal design, while respecting the barriers and struggles many face when “universal” becomes “generic”. It looks to biodiversity, and the ways flourishing ecosystems support each other, to understand that every person is different, and that to thrive as a whole we must support all.

In conjunction with the written guidelines, the corresponding excel tracker should be utilized to easily evaluate how a space is doing to support each experience category. By reviewing how many strategies were utilized and how well they were implemented, one can quickly see where their strengths and weakness lie.

Toolkit

Together, the written guidelines and excel tracker make up The Neurodiversity Toolkit, the tool that will help teams ensure their workplace is truly welcoming to all.