Neuro-Inclusive Design: Reducing Cognitive Barriers

How do your designs help (or hinder) people with different ways of thinking, focusing, and feeling? For users who are neurologically different, thoughtful design can make the difference between clarity and overwhelm. In this session, you’ll learn how to create designs that work for neurodivergent audiences, supporting users with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more, without sacrificing creativity. We’ll show you how to apply these insights to create more inclusive experiences. You’ll leave with an actionable checklist and fresh insights you can apply to websites, interfaces, documents, and multimedia, helping you design experiences that welcome every mind.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand what neurodivergence means (and what it doesn’t)
• Identify how cognitive load, executive functioning, and sensory input to shape user experience
• Apply practical design strategies to reduce overwhelm, improve clarity, and support focus