The editors of ADDitude magazine want to hear from you!

This survey aims to learn about ADDitude readers’ experiences with and attitudes toward museums, exhibits, and other cultural attractions, and the role cultural organizations can play in breaking down barriers to understanding and care for neurodiverse populations.

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* 1. Which of the following describe you? (Select all that apply.)

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* 2. How often do you visit museums, exhibits, and other cultural attractions?

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* 3. Why do you visit museums or culture attractions, and what are you or your family hoping to get out of these experiences?

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* 4. On the whole, do you think museums, exhibits, and other cultural attractions are well-equipped for neurodivergent visitors?

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* 5. What are the biggest barriers to visiting a museum or participating in a cultural activity for your household? What could museums or cultural attractions do to diminish these barriers to participation?

For Adults with ADHD

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* 6. Is there any specific place, exhibit, or experience that speaks to your neurodiversity? How does it do that?

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* 7. On the whole, do you generally enjoy visiting museums, art exhibits, or other cultural spaces?

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* 8. If no to the above, is the reason connected to your ADHD/neurodivergence in any way?

For Parents of Children with ADHD

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* 9. What type of cultural organizations, museums, or educational tourist attractions do you or your ADHD family enjoy most (e.g., interactive, hands-on exhibits; look-but-don’t-touch environments; outdoor exhibits; self-guided tours; timed group tours; etc.)?

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* 10. When you visit museums, zoos, exhibits, or other cultural spaces, in general, do your kids get overstimulated or understimulated (i.e., bored)?

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* 11. What do you do to mitigate any challenges and enjoy your experience together? What tips would you share with other families with neurodivergent children?

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* 12. Can you recommend a specific museum, exhibit, or cultural experience that is particularly well-equipped for neurodivergent children and their families? Please tell us what it is and why it works so well.

For Teachers/Educators and Parents of Children with ADHD

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* 13. What kinds of museums and exhibits do the best job of engaging neurodivergent students on field trips? What sets them apart and makes the experience a positive one for children with ADHD, autism, and learning differences?

For Everyone

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* 14. What attributes, accommodations, or amenities could cultural attractions implement to improve the experience and create a more welcoming and inclusive environment? To reduce overstimulation? What do you wish the staff of museums and other cultural attractions knew about neurodivergent visitors? What information do you look for or need before visiting a museum or cultural attraction in order to better prepare for your visit?

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* 15. Finally, please share one of your most memorable moments from taking your neurodivergent children or students sightseeing or to a museum, whether a funny and relatable story of mayhem, or a heartwarming and eye-opening memory:

More About You:

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* 16. What is your age?

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* 17. What is your gender?

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* 18. How many children do you have at home?

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* 19. What are your child's/children's ages?

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Child five

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* 20. What condition(s) have your children been diagnosed with? (Select all that apply.)

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* 21. What condition(s) have you (or your adult partner or relative) been diagnosed with? (Select all that apply.)

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* 22. Please identify yourself so that we can attribute your comment(s) correctly if printed online or in a future issue of ADDitude. You may provide your first name, state, and country, or leave the fields blank if you prefer to remain entirely anonymous.

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