Meet My Autistic Brain
An Unmasking Story
Aug 20, 2023
This podcast episode explores the concept of unmasking and shares a story about Justice Kevin Dougherty advocating for autism training for judges. It discusses the challenges of communicating the importance of diversity and inclusion, highlights the need for understanding neurodiversity in the courtroom, and reflects on the speaker's past experience of openly discussing neurodiversity and contemplating the future.
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- Advocating for neurodiversity training is crucial for judges to understand the experiences and perspectives of neurodiverse individuals.
- Unmasking and authentically discussing neurodiversity can bring up feelings of guilt and self-criticism, but it is important to continue raising awareness about autism.
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The Importance of Neurodiversity Training for Judges
During a meeting with a group of judges, the speaker advocated for neurodiversity training and discussed the need for judges to understand the experiences and perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. The speaker shared examples from their own experiences, such as a judge mistaking a defendant's literal response for talking back and allowing an anxious individual's mother to accompany him to the podium. However, the speaker felt that their message did not resonate with the group, possibly due to a lack of understanding about neurodiversity. The speaker expressed regret for not explaining the concept more clearly and emphasized the importance of having disabled and neurodivergent individuals lead the training.
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