One of my favorite things about moving into my own apartment has been just autism/adhd proofing the fuck out of the place. I can accommodate my needs as much as I want to and it’s a type of freedom every neurodivergent person should experience
My favorite things I’ve done so far to autism/adhd proof my apartment:
- Have an open bookshelf as a pantry/dish cabinet, so I can always see exactly what I have
- Stick on labels on every light switch so I know exactly which light they control
- I put the fluffy side of a velcro strip on the back of the TV remote and stuck strips of the rough side on the spots I’m most likely to use the remote, so I always know where it is. There’s one in the kitchen, one on either side of the couch, and one on the dining table
- I swapped most of the lightbulbs for rgb wifi bulbs that I can control with my phone, so I can make the lights dimmer and of softer colors. I’ve always had awful sensory issues with Big Lights so this is awesome
- Hooks literally everywhere so I can always have somewhere to hang my stuff, as opposed to just throwing them on chairs or the couch
- Shelves everywhere too, because if I can’t see something it literally Stops Existing
- I swapped the laundry detergent for sensitive skin specific stuff because fragrances make my clothes feel really itchy
- I also only buy concentrated cleaning products because I can dilute them. This way the product not only lasts longer but I can make it more gentle since I’m allergic to fragrances and strong cleaning products make me very sneezy
If you have any more autism/adhd adult apartment ideas please lmk 🙏
