Our findings suggest that sensory considerations can play a key role in creating a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals whose physiology has been altered by trauma. Museums have an important role to play in promoting education and awareness about neurological disorders in a way that is inclusive and trauma-informed. By sharing our experiences, we hope to contribute to the growing body of literature on sensory considerations in museums, and to promote greater understanding and empathy for neurodiverse individuals

Prof. Piper Hutson has over sixteen years of experience curating at galleries across the country and has co-curated over forty exhibitions during her multiple positions, as well as head curating ten shows in the past five years. She completed her EdD at Lindenwood University with her dissertation work entitled The Role of Education in the Art Viewing Experience, comparing the evolution of learning in museums and corporate art collections. With a focus on 19th c. British art, she is also an adjunct professor having taught a variety of courses for 8 years, both online and on ground. Her current work with improving inclusivity in cultural heritage collections for neurodiverse populations. She has co-authored several works on inclusivity in the workplace and best practices on supporting neurodiversity in cultural heritage institutions.