MARKETING AND AUTISM

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Learn why authentic autistic testimonials matter for meaningful product development and marketing in an increasingly neurodiversity-conscious marketplace.

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Consumer Testimonials from Autistic Perspectives

When the latest noise-cancelling headphones hit the market, the reviews pour in. Professional tech reviewers praise the "intuitive controls" and "immersive soundstage." Lifestyle bloggers highlight how they're "perfect for focusing in busy coffee...

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Discover evidence-based strategies for crafting crisis communications that effectively reach autistic individuals. Learn how to adapt messaging, reduce anxiety, and ensure vital information is accessible to neurodivergent audiences during emergencies and uncertain times.

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Crisis Communication for Autistic Audiences

The tornado siren wails. Emergency alerts buzz on phones. News anchors speak with escalating urgency about "seeking shelter immediately." For most...

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Discover how businesses are using geo-targeting technology to help neurodivergent individuals locate sensory-friendly environments.

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Geo-targeting for Sensory-Friendly Businesses: Help Neurodivergent Customers Find Safe Spaces

For most people, finding a coffee shop or restaurant is as simple as opening a maps app and selecting the nearest option. But for individuals on the...

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Learn practical frameworks for designing sensory-considerate direct mail that respects neurodivergent preferences while driving deeper engagement and brand loyalty.

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Tactile Marketing Materials: When Physical Mail Campaigns Better Serve Autistic Customers

We've witnessed the relentless march toward digital-everything in marketing—each pixel optimized, each interaction tracked, each algorithm refined to...

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Learn practical frameworks for creating inclusive content that resonates across neurological differences while driving deeper engagement and brand loyalty.

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Minimalist vs. Detailed Marketing: Finding the Balance for Neurodivergent Audiences

We've designed marketing for a fiction—the mythical "average consumer" who processes information in predictable, linear ways. This foundational...

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Learn practical strategies for designing content that respects cognitive diversity while enhancing engagement for all viewers—transforming accessibility into a competitive advantage.

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Content That Works for Various Neurodivergent Processing Styles

We inhabit a marketing landscape where video dominates. Yet within this visual cacophony lies a profound opportunity: creating content that resonates...

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Learn why brands like McDonald's build extraordinary loyalty through predictability, routine, and transparent communication—turning sensory consistency into lasting brand relationships.

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Predictability, i.e., How to Build Brand Loyalty Among Autistic Consumers

We often underestimate the power of predictability in consumer experiences. For autistic individuals, this predictability isn't merely...

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Discover how subscription box models can transform shopping for neurodivergent customers by providing predictability, reducing sensory overwhelm, and creating positive experiences.

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Subscription Box Models for Neurodivergent Customers: Building Predictability into Shopping

In the labyrinth of modern retail, few experiences can be as simultaneously essential and overwhelming as shopping. For the estimated one in seven...

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Discover how to adapt your color strategy for consumers with sensory processing differences.

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Color Psychology for Consumers with Sensory Sensitivities

In the bustling marketplace of modern commerce, color serves as the silent ambassador of every brand. While marketers have long understood the...

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Learn how to address auditory processing differences with clear audio production, thoughtful content structure, and inclusive marketing approaches that reach neurodivergent audiences.

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Audio Marketing for Autistic Audiences

In the hushed study of a podcast listener, headphones snugly in place, two radically different experiences unfold depending on neurotype. For the...

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Learn practical strategies for accommodating diverse sensory needs to expand your audience reach, increase engagement, and build brand loyalty with neurodivergent users.

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Sensory-Friendly Website Design

True inclusivity extends beyond checking WCAG compliance boxes to creating environments that accommodate diverse sensory needs. Sensory-friendly...

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This guide explores how hidden fees and complex pricing create barriers and showcases brands with autism-friendly pricing models.

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Pricing Models: Clear Communication About Costs for Autistic Consumers

For most consumers, unclear pricing is frustrating. For autistic consumers, it can be a complete barrier to purchase. While neurotypical shoppers...

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Discover how AI-powered marketing tools can better serve neurodivergent users through inclusive algorithm design.

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Algorithmic Accessibility

Artificial intelligence has transformed digital marketing, powering everything from personalized product recommendations to automated email...

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Discover how to create truly inclusive marketing departments that harness the unique strengths of neurodivergent professionals.

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Building Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Marketing Talent

marketing departments are increasingly recognizing that neurodivergent professionals bring unique perspectives and exceptional skills that can drive...

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Building Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Marketing Talent

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Inclusive Marketing in a Post-DEI Era: Reaching Differently Abled Audiences Authentically

Many organizations are following the government's lead and reducing or eliminating formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Yet the...

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Explore key strategies, use cases, and data on creating effective, adaptable tools and technologies that enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism

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Innovation Labs for Autism-Specific Product Development

Marketers have long celebrated creativity as our driving force, yet our understanding of creative intelligence remains surprisingly narrow....

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Discover why cognitive diversity drives creative excellence and how it reshapes problem-solving in modern marketing strategy.

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The Power of Neurodiversity in Creative Problem-Solving for Marketing

Marketing has long celebrated creativity as its driving force, yet our understanding of creative intelligence remains surprisingly narrow....

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Learn strategies to embrace your strengths, communicate effectively, reduce masking, and connect with the right clients through genuine marketing.

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Personal Branding for Neurodivergent (ADHD or Autistic) Professionals

Personal branding can be daunting for anyone, but for neurodivergent professionals, it comes with unique challenges. Communication struggles,...

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Learn effective strategies for marketing autism treatment programs with empathy and care.

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Autism Treatment Marketing: Connecting with Families

Marketing an autism treatment facility requires more than promotional tactics—it demands empathy, understanding of the challenges faced by families,...

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The double empathy problem reminds us that effective marketing is a two-way street. Learn more here.

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The Double Empathy Problem and Why It Matters in Marketing

In recent years, the concept of the double empathy problem has gained attention, particularly in discussions about neurodivergence. Coined by Dr....

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