Name: Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy
Start: 2026-04-23T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-23T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Howard University School of Social Work

This training is designed to foster an understanding of neurodiversity and equip participants who work with System Involved Youth
About this Event

Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy
Thursday, April 23 | 12pm-2pm (EST)
Virtual Training (2 CE)

Marya Wright, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Founder & CEO | Wright Community Services LLC | Marya Wright Consulting LLC

Program Overview:

This introductory training is designed to foster a deep understanding of neurodiversity and equip participants who work with System Involved Youth with practical strategies for promoting inclusivity and advocating for the rights of neurodiverse individuals. The training will cover the diverse spectrum of neurodiverse conditions, their impact on various environments, and the importance of creating accommodating spaces that celebrate differences. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to create an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals in their communities, workplaces, and educational institutions.

Learning Objectives

Participants will understand the concept of neurodiversity and recognize the diversity within the spectrum of neurodiverse conditions for working with System Involved Youth.
Participants will identify the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals, System Involved Youth, in different settings, including educational environments and workplaces.
Participants will acquire practical strategies for creating inclusive environments through the implementation of universal design principles and tailored communication techniques for supporting System Involved Youth.

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for health and human service professionals who work with system-involved youth across clinical, educational, community, and justice settings. It is particularly relevant for social workers in the areas of behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice, public and community health, school-based health and program administrators, case managers, and care coordinators who support neurodiverse youth.