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.