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Fashion Industry and Autism: Texture, Tags, and Tactile Marketing
The fashion industry sells with images. But for millions of autistic consumers, touch determines everything.
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The fashion industry sells with images. But for millions of autistic consumers, touch determines everything.
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The 45-year-old executive finally understands why meetings feel impossible. The 30-year-old parent recognizes their child's ADHD symptoms in...
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Infodumping gets a bad rap. This neurodivergent communication style—sharing extensive, detailed information about topics of interest—is often...
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The relationship between happiness and desire doesn't follow universal neural pathways. For neurodivergent consumers—those with autism, ADHD,...
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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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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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True inclusivity extends beyond checking WCAG compliance boxes to creating environments that accommodate diverse sensory needs. Sensory-friendly...
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Marketers have long celebrated creativity as our driving force, yet our understanding of creative intelligence remains surprisingly narrow....
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Marketing has long celebrated creativity as its driving force, yet our understanding of creative intelligence remains surprisingly narrow....
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Marketing an autism treatment facility requires more than promotional tactics—it demands empathy, understanding of the challenges faced by families,...
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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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Innovative solutions often come from diverse perspectives and unique ways of thinking. While many organizations focus on traditional diversity...
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Marketing products designed for children on the autism spectrum requires sensitivity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by...
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The marketing research landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. In a quiet conference room in 2019, a research team watched as their...
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Advertising to and about people with autism requires a delicate balance of authenticity, respect, and understanding. The narrative surrounding autism...
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As social media becomes a central platform for connection and expression, brands have an opportunity to create inclusive spaces that accommodate the...
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Email marketing is a powerful tool for building customer relationships, but for neurodivergent audiences, standard email strategies may not be the...
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With growing awareness of neurodiversity, brands have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to promote inclusive, respectful representation in media....
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For many autistic individuals, special interests—a deep, focused fascination with specific topics—play an important role in their lives. These...
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Brands must increasingly consider diverse communication preferences to create inclusive and effective strategies. For autistic people, communication...