The study included survey responses from 241 lab workers from Europe and the UK. Nearly half of respondents identified as neurodivergent, and more than 25% identified as autistic. These results suggest lab employees have far greater neurodivergence than the general population.

Yet traditional lab design—known for being sterile, loud and cluttered—can be particularly distracting for neurodiverse individuals with specialized sensory needs.

In addition to the survey, the study included a design workshop in which lab workers shared their challenges in the scientific workplace. The workshop yielded multiple design suggestions for making labs more inclusive and productive for both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees.

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