b'sensitivity featuretop tip under the category of allergies. The term sensitivities, on thecleanabilityinareassuchasresthomes,hospitalsandmedicalNeurological needs to react to our surroundings. other hand, is a medical term used to describe physical responsescentres but it can also be used on general wall areas in homes, officesAs humans, we are programmed of the body that do not include allergies. and businesses that need to accommodate sensitive occupants. The environmental cues that we pick up through our senses cause Encourage your clients to experience their colours beforeSensitive Choice is an initiative of the National Asthma Councilphysiological responses within the mind and body which are critical they commit. Apply the entire contents of a Resene testpotAustralia to help those with asthma and allergy sufferers makeChromatic considerations to how we perceive the world. In general, neurotypical individuals on to an A2 card in two coats, leaving a 2cm wide unpaintedbetter lifestyle choices that may help them manage their conditionBecausepeopleoftendontrealisethattheirexperienceofintegrate this data easily which helps them comprehend what border around the edges. Once dry, have your client rollmore effectively. The programme is focused on companies that arethe world is different from others, it can be common for thoseis happening in the physical space and how they should react each sample into a loose tube and look down on to thecommitted to reducing asthma and allergy triggers. Products fromwith certain conditions to be unaware that they are sufferingto it. However, the needs of those who are neuro-atypical or bottom inside to gain a better understanding of how it willpaints and coatings through to bedlinens are formally reviewed andunnecessarilyandthattheycouldbehelpedwithcarefullyneurodiverse are often underacknowledged. feel when they are surrounded by the colour. If the space isthose that qualify are awarded the initiatives blue butterfly symbol. consideredcolourchoices.SometimespeopleinstinctivelyEveryone can recall how a smell might evoke a memory, loud already constructed, have them view this larger swatch ofResene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom and Resene SpaceCotechoosecoloursfordecorationorwritingonthattheyfindmusic may make you feel anxious or irritated or a colour might colour in the space itself. Ask them how it makes them feelLow Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom are both Sensitive Choicesoothing and comfortable, a behaviour that can be an indicationmake you feel more energetic. But for someone with Autism and use this to guide the colour options. approved. Ideal for wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens andof sensitivity in and of itself.SpectrumDisorder(ASD),thisresponseisamplifiedmany Resene Resene laundries,theseproductscontainanti-bacterialsilverandIrlen Syndrome can cause a range of difficulties with sensitivitytimes over. Estimates from the NZ Ministry of Health suggest Black White Limerick Resene MoulDefender to help protect against moss and mould growth. to lightespecially fluorescent onesas well as certain coloursthat approximately 1 in 100 New Zealanders have ASD. On top Resene Resene Boogie Wonderland ReseneClinicalcoteisalsoSensitiveChoiceapproved.Itand patterns. Most common are difficulties with whiteboards,ofthat,therearecountlessotherswhosufferfromSensory Red Hot Hyperactive isformulatedwithanti-bacterialsilveranddesignedforeasyoverheadprojectors,brightshinysurfacesandhighcontrastProcessing Disorder, anxiety and stress, Obsessive Compulsive circumstances (especially black print on white paper, but alsoDisorder or who have intellectual disabilities and other special brightly coloured or busy patterns such as stripes, polka dots,needs that also fall into neurodivergent categories.swirlsonclothes,displays,wallpaperandflooring).CommonPeople who are neurodiverse may be influenced far more by symptoms can be treated with precision tinted glasses or contacttheir surroundings than neurotypicals, and this can sometimes lenses to reduce discomfort, but may not eliminate them. beacatalystfordifficultbehaviours.Butvisuallysensitive There are a wide range of other invisible conditions that canindividuals can feel the impact of environmental stimuli far more cause sensitivity to light and glare, from cataracts to macularthan most, meaning the colours we design with have the ability degeneration, corneal damage or head injuries like concussions.to really make a difference in their lives. Luckily, spaces that And since the existence of colour depends upon the existence ofare designed to embrace various sensory needs are often more light, a sensitivity to one can translate to a sensitivity to the other.enjoyable for everyone and can make it easier to concentrate People with photosensitive or reflex epilepsy can have seizuresand stay alert, improve coordination, create a sense of securityabove and left: In a physiotherapy triggeredbycertaincoloursand/orrepetitivepatterns.Whileand ultimately lead to better mental health. environment, the treatment of patients is all about getting them moving again many are aware of the existence of this condition, it is often bothso Michael Cooper Architects specified previous page, left and above: The Hearing House in Greenlane, Auckland worksinvisible and misunderstood.a selection of energetic colours to with children with severe hearing disabilities. Pops of bright colour were added toSynesthesia, on the other hand, is something most peoplecharacterise the different spaces of In Good create a relaxed and fun vibe, but these also became talking points to encourageare far less familiar with. A nonpathological phenomenon whereHands Physio. The design teams thoughtful breakthrough conversations between staff members and the children. InstimulationofonesenseautomaticallyprovokesasecondaryResene Resene use of colour earned the project a Resene addition to sophisticated acoustic technology, vibrant high-pile rugs link toperception in another, synesthesia is thought to affect betweenQuarter Bison Resene Half Cloud Total Colour Commercial Interior Public the paint palette while further dampening reverberations. Feature jellybeanHide + Retail Colour Maestro Award. Walls in 2-4% of the populationthough the way in which it manifestsRice Cake Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to wall in Resene Energise, other walls and ceiling in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta,varies from person to person. When some experience sounds,top tip Resene Black White with feature walls in handrails in Resene Eighth Masala, circles in (from left to right) Resene Disco, Resene Limerick, Resene Bright Spark and a custom made Resene red. Designmusic or voices, they also see them as colours. For the majorityResene Hyperactive (gym), Resene Boogie by Bossley Architects, www.bossleyarchitects.co.nz, build and painting byof synesthetes, numbers and letters have colours. For others,Those with ASD may have a lower threshold when it comes toWonderland (handwash station), Resene Amstar, images by Simon Devitt, www.simondevitt.com. colours may have their own smells or tastes. 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