neurodiversity

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

[Redbridge YJS (2026)]

An approach to reduce stigma around neurodiversity, and help children recognise and build on their unique strengths. [From the Youth Justice Board’s Resource Hub].

Keywords: young people, neurodiversity

Supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities in prison

[Prison Service Journal (2025)]

Evaluation of support services for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities in prisons and outlines the development of a universal care pathway across the criminal justice system.

Keywords: learning disability, autism, neurodiversity

Working with neurodivergent people in contact with the criminal justice system

[Clinks (2025)]

A guide to How organisations can make their service more friendly to neurodivergent people. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].

Keywords: neurodiversity

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

National Autistic Society website

[National Autistic Society (2022)]

Online guidance and information, including examples of good practice, around autism.

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity

Autism Visits

[Hindley prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a programme of regular (monthly) visits specifically for families with children with autism.

Keywords: neurodiversity, families

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. [From the Youth Justice Board’s Resource Hub].

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, young people

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 Research & Analysis collection].

Keywords: young people, neurodiversity

Traumatic brain injury

[HMI Probation (2021)]

This report explores the prevalence of traumatic brain injury in people in the criminal justice system and its link to offending. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].

Keywords: 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