The Michigan Judicial Institute and Friend of the Court Bureau will present a webinar on “Neurodiversity Myths: ‘Normal Sucks’ - Building a Service Model for Every Mind” Thursday, September 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. via Zoom.
One in five people is neurodivergent, including individuals with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other brain differences that shape how they think, act, learn, and interact with others.
Whether as participants or employees, neurodiverse individuals are part of the child support program and understanding their unique perspectives is key to creating inclusive, effective services.
Webinar attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to create a neuro-inclusive program where every mind belongs. This session will dive into:
• Common traits, behaviors, and strengths among neurodiverse populations.
• How these traits may be misunderstood in interactions with the program.
• Simple, effective strategies to better support neurodiverse clients and colleagues.
Speaking at the program will be Paul Gehm, management analyst, and Lara Markovitz, court analyst, both with Friend of the Court Bureau, State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Supreme Court; along with Scott Smith, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice - Oakland University.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
One in five people is neurodivergent, including individuals with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other brain differences that shape how they think, act, learn, and interact with others.
Whether as participants or employees, neurodiverse individuals are part of the child support program and understanding their unique perspectives is key to creating inclusive, effective services.
Webinar attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to create a neuro-inclusive program where every mind belongs. This session will dive into:
• Common traits, behaviors, and strengths among neurodiverse populations.
• How these traits may be misunderstood in interactions with the program.
• Simple, effective strategies to better support neurodiverse clients and colleagues.
Speaking at the program will be Paul Gehm, management analyst, and Lara Markovitz, court analyst, both with Friend of the Court Bureau, State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Supreme Court; along with Scott Smith, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice - Oakland University.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
