Designing for the Neurodivergent Mind: Creating Inclusive Spaces That Heal

Send us a textHey friends! ✨ In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I’m joined by Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and creator of the groundbreaking field of sensory interior design.Stephanie is on a mission to make every space—homes, offices, classrooms, and even public buildings—neuro-inclusive, emotionally supportive, and sensory-safe. And guess what? You don’t need a big budget or an HGTV crew to create a calming space tailored to your unique brain.🎨 What we cover in this episode:How clutter, light, sound & smell can trigger overwhelmThe hidden toll of inaccessible spaces for neurodivergent folksHow to create a sensory sanctuary without blowing your budgetWhy your nervous system deserves a home that feels safeHer journey from artist and massage therapist to trauma-informed designerIf you’ve ever felt drained by your own space—or never felt at home in the world around you—this episode will open your eyes to the possibility of healing through environment.🪑 Work with Stephanie:🌐 practicalsanctuary.com💌 Free resource: Download Stephanie’s starter guide to building your own sensory-friendly space📸 IG: @practicalsanctuary📘 Coming soon: The Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention: Interior Design for Highly Sensitive People – 2025☕ Support this podcast via Buy Me a Coffee🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins $100 + exclusive merch🎧 Listen on Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube💬 COMMENT: What’s one change in your space that helped your brain feel calmer?🔔 FOLLOW for more empowering convos around neurodivergence, self-design, and adulting your own way.#SensoryInteriorDesign #StephanieLeeJackson #NeurodivergentSpaces #AdultingWithAutism #InclusiveDesign #SensoryAccessibility #NeurodivergentHome #HealingEnvironments #SponsorReadyContent #MentalWellnessDesign #NeurodivergentSupport #PodMatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donationsAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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