Neurodiversity + Design Resources
Curated for the AIGA by Jeffrey Conger, Trevor Graves, Amber Johnson and Meta Newhouse.
Autism
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Bernard Grant | Autistic Writer, Advocate and Coach
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | Groups, Workshops, Resources
Awareness to Pride: The Evolution of Autism Symbols from 1963 to Today | by Amber Johnson
Autism as Advantage: The Case for Neurodiversity in Design | by Amber Johnson
ADHD
ADHD Music | Focus Music for Better Concentration, Study Music for ADD
Adulting with ADHD | Rach Idowu
Dyslexia
Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics.
Dyslexia & Innovation symposium spotlights the strengths of the dyslexic mind.
Morelli Foundation supports students with dyslexia who wish to pursue a degree.
Dyslexic Advantage founded by Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide reimagines dyslexia.
Beating Dyslexia is founded by 3 dyslexics in England that graduated from university.
Neurodiversity in the Workforce
A handbook for embracing neurodiversity in the creative industries (start here!) PDF
Research indicates that diverse organizations are more profitable and innovative
Top 7 Companies Nurturing Neurodiverse Talent
Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Resources for employers and job seekers
Neurodiversity is a Competitive Advantage | Harvard Business Review
Job Accommodation Network: A TO Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
Interesting/Other
Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning differences.
How to Design Visual Learning Resources for Neurodiverse students