neurodiversity
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The Sensory-Friendly Workstation; A Physiotherapist’s Guide
The Physiological Cost of Neurodivergent productivity When a neurodivergent brain cannot filter out background noise or visual “clutter,” the body enters a “fight or flight” state. It is important to have a sensory friendly work station! To focus amidst chaos, the body instinctively braces itself. This leads to chronic tension in the muscles at the
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The Modern Office and How to Fix it.
Why the Modern Office is Failing Your Best Thinkers (and How to Fix It) The Core Problem Open-plan offices, designed for collaboration, often act as a sensory “fishbowl” that overwhelms neurodivergent (ND) talent (such as those with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia), causing anxiety and hindering their performance. Small triggers in traditional offices (background chatter, lighting,
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Rethinking the “Standard” Office:
Why Your Best Employees Might Be Working Twice as Hard Just to Stay Focused In my clinical practice as a physiotherapist, I have come to realise that the most profound ergonomic crisis in the modern workplace isn’t about lumbar support—it is about cognitive ergonomics. When I see workplace layouts, I see the “fishbowl” of the open-plan