Matthew A. Heckendorn, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB is President of Heckendorn Shiles Architects. Matt’s understanding of Neurodiversity spans parental and professional experience. Matt has designed many projects serving neurodiverse individuals, included both public and quasi-public spaces, independent K-12 schools, pre-school environments, campus plans, occupational spaces, and a summer camp. Matt has served his profession and community as a member and/or lecturer at the American Institute of Architects, the Urban Land Institute, the United States Green Building Council, the Haverford Township Planning Commission, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, as well as serving as an adjunct professor at Drexel University.