Beautifully Complex

298: Why We Need to Stop Criminalizing Neurodivergent Behavior, with Sarah Templeton


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In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I explore the critical issues surrounding neurodivergence and criminalization with ADHD author and activist Sarah Templeton. Sarah shares her powerful experience working with individuals in the prison system and the critical need for early ADHD screening.

Key topics include:
  • The alarming criminalization of neurodivergent behavior, particularly for individuals with ADHD.
  • The urgent need for early ADHD screening to prevent misunderstandings and punitive consequences.
  • How misdiagnoses and lack of understanding lead neurodivergent individuals down a troubling path.
  • Proactive, compassionate strategies to break the school-to-prison pipeline and create supportive systems for complex kids and adults.
If you are interested in reducing the school-to-prison pipeline and ensuring all children and adults are understood and supported, this conversation is a must-listen.

You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/298.

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