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