Neurodivergent Adaptations ListNeurodivergent Adaptations Provide clear visual structure and predictable transitions throughout the workshop. Allow participants to complete reflections through writing, drawing, typing, or verbal discussion. Offer optional participation during group sharing and roleplay activities. Use concrete examples when explaining burnout, boundaries, and nervous system states. Normalize movement breaks, stretching, or standing during emotionally heavy discussions. Allow extra processing time before asking participants to respond to prompts. Provide sensory supports such as headphones, fidgets, dim lighting, or quiet seating options. Emphasize that nervous system states are not “good” or “bad,” but signals from the body. Encourage participants to create realistic and flexible boundaries rather than perfection-based goals. Offer grounding alternatives such as breathing, cold water, or tactile tools during stress discussions. Avoid forcing participation from participants identifying with shutdown or overwhelm states.
