Fika with Friends - Inclusive Landscapes Episode 4

For this Fika, our expert speakers will discuss their expertise in the area of neurodivergence and landscape, from both a research and practice viewpoint. We'll draw together important learnings and innovative methods to ensure the voices of neurodivergent people are included in the planning of outdoor spaces.

The presentation will include an overview of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, showcasing neurodivergent-led projects, to illustrate how work in this space has grown and evolved. Dr Katie Gaudion will then take you on a reflective journey and describe some of the design tools and methods she developed to meaningfully involve autistic adults in the design of a shared garden space.

Jane Wong and Tom Greenall from DSDHA will discuss neurodiversity in the context of spatial justice, with an emphasis on public consciousness of and literacy in neurodiversity, and its implications in public space. They will also describe their approach to public realm design considerations for neurodiversity, including their work in Exchange Square, London, and finally intersectionality of neurodiversity with other issues (child-friendly spaces, shared spaces etc.).
Our conversation will sit within SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities and in particular 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.