The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Supporting Neurodivergent Youth and Their Families in the Justice System” Friday, October 23, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This webinar will provide information about neurodivergence, with a focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Attendees will learn about the characteristics of ADHD and ASD, explore the implications of neurodivergence for individuals, and gain practical strategies for better supporting justice-involved youth and their families.
Several key topics will be addressed, including:
• Practical tools and approaches for professionals who work with neurodivergent youth and families, including court staff and judicial officers.
• How neurodivergence may influence the behaviors, communication, and interactions of youth and their families within the justice system.
• The importance of adopting a strengths-based approach that recognizes and builds upon the unique abilities, perspectives, and needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Speaking at the webinar will be Christa Lindemer, social worker, Juvenile Justice Clinic, University of Michigan Law School.
The webinar is designed for judges, referees, court administrators, juvenile probation officers, caseworkers and supervisors, prosecutors, defense attorneys, social service providers, MDHHS juvenile justice caseworkers and supervisors, child welfare specialists, Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Once registrationis accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar.
This webinar will provide information about neurodivergence, with a focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Attendees will learn about the characteristics of ADHD and ASD, explore the implications of neurodivergence for individuals, and gain practical strategies for better supporting justice-involved youth and their families.
Several key topics will be addressed, including:
• Practical tools and approaches for professionals who work with neurodivergent youth and families, including court staff and judicial officers.
• How neurodivergence may influence the behaviors, communication, and interactions of youth and their families within the justice system.
• The importance of adopting a strengths-based approach that recognizes and builds upon the unique abilities, perspectives, and needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Speaking at the webinar will be Christa Lindemer, social worker, Juvenile Justice Clinic, University of Michigan Law School.
The webinar is designed for judges, referees, court administrators, juvenile probation officers, caseworkers and supervisors, prosecutors, defense attorneys, social service providers, MDHHS juvenile justice caseworkers and supervisors, child welfare specialists, Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Once registrationis accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar.
