In keeping with my reading great works of literature, I recently read an article in the May/June issue of Good Housekeeping by Shelby Deering titled "Design for Every Mind.” This article discusses how to design home interiors for neurodiverse people, offering advice on organizing spaces, lighting, textures and color choices.
So, now you might be wondering who are neurodiverse people, and what that term mean?
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