Want to make your cultural institution more accessible and welcoming, but don’t know where to start?
Our Focus
At Square Holes, we're dedicated to fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces within museums and cultural institutions. Through our comprehensive sensory audits and tailored consultations, we empower organizations to create environments that cater to the diverse needs of the neurodivergent community.
From crafting pre-visit toolkits to providing staff training on neurodiversity and accessibility, we strive to ensure that everyone feels valued, supported, and included. At the heart of our mission lies a belief in community inclusion and belonging, driving us to advocate for spaces that are open, accessible, and genuinely welcoming to all.
What We Do
It is difficult to thrive in a world that wasn’t created with you in mind. For the 20-25% of people who are neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, etc), the world can be an overwhelming and uninviting place. At Square Holes, we work with you to transform your spaces and programs to welcome neurodivergent individuals without requiring that they compromise themselves, their identity, or their feeling of safety and security.
Our Team
Dave Turnbull, OTR/L, PhD
CO-FOUNDER
Dave is a dedicated Occupational Therapist based in Oklahoma City, OK, with nearly two decades of experience working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages. His passion for helping neurodivergent individuals began with an entry-level job in a group home for adults with disabilities.
Dave's extensive experience has given him first-hand knowledge of autism services across home, community, clinical, and educational settings. As a researcher, he had the opportunity to work on a variety of community-based research projects related to autistic adolescents and adults. This allowed him to gain insight into the strengths of the community, as well as the many challenges and barriers that neurodivergent individuals face.
CO-FOUNDER
Beth Varner, M.Ed., NCSP
Beth is a highly experienced school psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #3925). She has extensive experience as a school psychologist in public schools, and is well-versed in all aspects of school psychology, including assessment, consultation, and intervention. In addition, Beth has worked for nearly a decade with some of the largest educational publishers and remote educational service delivery providers to create and deliver training and professional development programs.
In addition to her work in schools, Beth has a wealth of knowledge and experience related to instructional design and the operations of community-based non-profit agencies. She has worked extensively with non-profit organizations, helping them to develop effective programs that meet the needs of their communities.
“The problem with pounding a square peg into a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It’s that you’re destroying the peg.”
- Paul Collins
Frequently Asked Questions
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Neurodiversity refers to the idea that there is natural variation in human brains and that this diversity should be recognized and respected. The concept of neurodiversity originated within the autism community but has since been expanded to include other neurological conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette's syndrome, and more.
Neurodiversity is not a diagnosis or a medical condition, but rather a social and political concept that recognizes the value of diversity in human cognition and behavior.
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The neurodiversity movement seeks to challenge the notion that certain neurological conditions are "abnormal" or "disordered" and instead advocates for acceptance and accommodation of these differences. Proponents of neurodiversity believe that neurodivergent individuals should be celebrated for their unique strengths and abilities and that society should strive to create an inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive.
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We will work with you to deliver our consulting services in a method that will be the most effective for you. We can hold meetings and deliver training remotely or in person. However, elements of our needs assessment process and the creation of sensory maps and guides require time onsite in your facility.
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This is entirely up to you. We can deliver training in person or online through a video conferencing platform such as Zoom.
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We don’t have set topics or curriculum and can customize the content to meet the needs of your organization. Examples of popular topics include: Introduction to Neurodiversity, Understanding Sensory Needs, Building Welcoming Work Environments, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychoeducational Evaluations and IEPs. Learn more here.
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