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Neurodiversity – a whole-child approach for youth justice

[HMI Probation (2021)]

A summary of the evidence base around neurodiversity and the lessons for those working in youth justice. [From HMI Probation’s Academic Insights].

Keywords: young people, neurodiversity

Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: A review of evidence

[CJJI (2021)]

Report commissioned by the Lord Chancellor – includes some examples of good practice and recommendations for improvement.

Keywords: neurodiversity, autism, learning disability

How is youth diversion working for children with special educational needs and disabilities?

[Centre for Justice Innovation (2024)]

How youth diversion does not work for many children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Keywords: diversion, neurodiversity

Working with Autism Spectrum Condition Children

[Youth Custody Service (2021)]

An effective practice briefing from the Youth Custody Service, on working with children with autism spectrum conditions.

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, young people

Supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges

[NHS England (2015)]

Service model for commissioners of health & social care services – but includes principles relevant to frontline practitioners.

Keywords: learning disability, autism, neurodiversity

Identification and treatment of offenders with ADHD in the prison population

[BMC Psychiatry (2018)]

Guidance from the United Kingdom ADHD Partnership on the needs of prisoners with ADHD, their effective identification, treatment and multiagency liaison.

Keywords: ADHD, neurodiversity

Making visits autism friendly

[Maghaberry prison (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy Winner: special “autism friendly” visits, supervised by trained staff, for families with children with autism, together with “pre-visit guides” for children on what to expect, additional equipment in the crèche, and a “relaxation room” – including bubble lamps, toys and gadgets – to help provide a calming environment.

Keywords: neurodiversity, autism, visits, families