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Why the Quietest Playgrounds Change Everything | The Difference We Make
This episode of The Difference We Make explores the critical importance of sensory-friendly and neurodivergent-inclusive playgrounds, moving beyond physical ramps to address mental and emotional accessibility. Host Ashling Scallon argues that traditional public play spaces, often designed with high-arousal stimuli like bright lights and loud noises, inadvertently exclude children who process the world differently, such as those on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders. This discussion is essential for parents, educators, urban planners, and anyone interested in social…
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