About this episode

Ximena Valle discusses the intricacies of designing environments for neurodiverse communities.

Behavior analysts talk about the environment. Ximena Valle designs it. Ximena Valle, AIA, LEED AP, founding principal of FIFTEEN Architecture + Design, joins Liat to break down what really goes into designing for neurodiverse communities, and it's a lot more than ramps and sensory rooms. We talk spaces that make you feel like an animal versus ones that feel like a spa, paint blends that stop kids from peeling the walls, and arranging furniture to keep clients engaged. Ximena breaks down how color and layout shape behavior, how bad design burns out staff too, and what BCBAs and educators can steal for their own classrooms and therapy rooms. Connect with Ximena: fifteenarch.com LinkedIn Connect with Behavior Bitches Insta: @behaviorbitchespodcast Facebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast Website: BehaviorBitches.com Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy! Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs? • Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you…

People in this episode

Host: Liat

Guest: Ximena Valle

Topics covered

• architecture
• neurodiversity
• environment design
• behavior analysis
• community spaces

Keywords

• architecture
• neurodiverse design
• behavior analysis
• environment
• community spaces

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFTEEN Architecture + Design, Study Notes ABA, LLC, Behavior Bitches Podcast

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