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 Services
Current estimates indicate that 20-25% of the US population is neurodivergent. Making your organization more responsive to the needs of your community begins with high-quality training and support for your leadership and staff. Invest in high-impact neurodiversity training and expand your community today!
Neurodiversity Accessibility Audit
Training and Professional Development
Sensory Aware Certification
What’s Our Neurodiversity Accessibility Audit?
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We meticulously assess your physical space, identifying potential stressors like overwhelming noise, harsh lighting, or confusing layouts.
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We analyze how neurodivergent individuals might navigate your programs, events, and services.
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We evaluate your language, signage, and information delivery for clarity and inclusivity.
Following the audit, you’ll receive a comprehensive report detailing:
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Clear, actionable steps to create a more welcoming and accessible environment.
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Practical suggestions to reduce sensory overload and enhance comfort.
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Recommendations for using language and materials that are inclusive and easily understood by all.
Our customized support can include:
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Visually clear guides highlighting potential sensory challenges and offering accommodations, alternatives, and calming spaces.
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Resources to educate your staff and community about neurodiversity and promote understanding.
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Tailored recommendations for additional tools and information relevant to your specific needs.
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We support the program evaluation to ensure efforts are effective and sustainable.
More About Training and Professional Development
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We meticulously assess your physical space, identifying potential stressors like overwhelming noise, harsh lighting, or confusing layouts.
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We analyze how neurodivergent individuals might navigate your programs, events, and services.
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We evaluate your language, signage, and information delivery for clarity and inclusivity.
Engage and empower with our dynamic trainings.
Forget about traditional, passive professional development that feels like a chore. We offer engaging autism and neurodiversity training (both in-person and virtual) that equips you with practical tools and strategies you can use immediately. Our sessions include interactive activities and hands-on exercises, catering to diverse learning styles and keeping you focused and motivated.
Here's what makes our training different:
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You'll walk away with concrete strategies you can put into practice right away.
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We customize our training to address your specific challenges and goals.
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No more mind-numbing lectures. Expect active participation, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
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Our trainers are seasoned professionals with real-world experience and a passion for inclusion.
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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Ready to make your space truly open and accessible for all? Book your first free consult today and unlock the potential of a truly inclusive community.