Visual Working Just Got An Audible Upgrade
How are people really engaged? It’s definitely not through plain black & white texts, instead it so often comes via a vibrant experience which engages all of the senses. If that’s what makes amazing outcomes, shouldn’t the creative process be the same? After all, you are what you eat. Ayoa already offers the most visually […]
Understanding The Language of Neurodiversity
The term neurodiversity has been growing exponentially over the last year or so. For good reason. More people than ever before are aware of neurological differences, and are taking steps to get diagnosed, to educate others, or to be more informed themselves. Previous studies estimated that 1 in 7 people were neurodivergent, but recent estimates […]
How to move beyond idea creation in mind maps
Ideas without action are like expensive cars without any fuel… pretty, but not helpful in getting you where you need to go. For the uninitiated, mind maps may seem to be the domain of ideas. A place where creativity happens, but not much else. It’s not hard to see where this perception comes from, because […]
Neurodivergent Icons… in Mind Maps
It’s no secret that our differences are what make us special. Whether it’s your personal style, talents, or hobbies, the things that make you, you are important. An eclectic society is what gives life its flavour and variety. The same, of course, goes for neurodivergent individuals. Neurodivergence was once wrongly interpreted as something which limited […]
Techniques which talk to neurodivergent brains
For too long, neurodivergent individuals were misunderstood and underrepresented in the media. Once upon a time (and sadly, still on occasion today) neurological differences were wrongly interpreted as something which limited an individual. Of course, we now know that is far from the truth.
Neuro “what”? How to make people see and understand neurodiversity
Charles Kettering once said: “Knowing is not understanding… you can know a lot about something and not really understand it.” This is an important distinction when it comes to neurodiversity because knowing about neurodivergence is not enough, it needs to be truly understood in order for there to be real representation, empathy and inclusion in the workplace.
Review: neurodiversity in education in 2022
Education makes up the foundation of modern society. From our earliest years right through to secondary school, sixth form and – if chosen – higher education, learning is a continual and ongoing process. It is our education which enables us to act as informed moral citizens who are curious about the world around us and eager to grow and succeed in the future.
Why neuro-inclusive workplaces are beneficial for everyone
In matters of workplace diversity and innovation, neuro-inclusivity is often overlooked or forgotten. For those not familiar with the term, neuro-inclusivity refers to a workplace where employees with a range of neurological differences are accepted and integrated into daily working life.
Tips for creating a more inclusive workplace
Work teams are at their best when everyone feels comfortable. Making your workplace more inclusive is a great and important way of empowering your employees so that everyone feels comfortable and able to work at their best.
Inclusively making creativity accessible to all – Case study with C-HQ
Creativity is often perceived as an elusive property, having to be “summoned” or being deemed impossible to “conjure” in certain environments. Consequently, creativity can be treated like a finite resource – only unleashed in limited scenarios. However, for the team at C-HQ (Creatr Headquarter), creativity is something which is always on tap – freely flowing […]