-  Experimental investigations have shown that being exposed to nature by a window can improve performance on many directed attention tasks
-  Also children who play in green surroundings show improvements in ADHD symptoms compared to those who play indoors

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1. enclosed office spaces that limit distractions
2. being located away from high traffic areas
3. installing carpet and sound absorbing ceiling tiles
4. having access to a view of nature by a window 

Workplace Design recommendations for individuals with ADHD

Veitch, Jennifer. “Workplace Design Contributions to Mental Health and Well-Being.” HealthcarePapers, vol. 11, no. sp, 2011, pp. 38–46., https://doi.org/10.12927/hcpap.2011.22409. 


Workplace Design Contributions to Mental Health and Well-Being


Why is having access to a view of nature through a window so important for individuals with ADHD?

I liked the idea of these first two bullet points because when i was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age i was always given the option of finishing my work in a different room that was enclosed. I could focus better because of it and did not get distracted.

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