How Do I Know If My Child Has Executive Function Issues?
A look at how problems with organization are evaluated. Read the article from the Child Mind Institute HERE
A look at how problems with organization are evaluated. Read the article from the Child Mind Institute HERE
FROM: The TA Network ,The Institute for Innovation and Implementation ,School of Social Work,University of Maryland, Baltimore The recording of the Rural Mental Health Learning Community’s webinar Building Effective Partnerships with Schools is now available. Please access it using the … Continued
The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring two free webinars this week on services for youth with autism. Transportation and Mobility Options to Support Postschool Transition for Youth with Autism Wednesday, December 11, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET This … Continued
The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) will award the 2019 Betsy Arnovits Gutsy Advocate for Youth Award to Kathy Wright, executive director of the New Jersey Parents’ Caucus (NJPC), on July 23, at NJJN’s annual forum. The prestigious award honors … Continued
The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) has selected Kathy Wright, Executive Director of the New Jersey Parent’s Caucus, as its winner of the 2019 Betsy Arnovits Gutsy Advocate For Youth Award. Read the full press release HERE
New Jersey is in the midst of a silent mental health crisis concerning some of its youngest residents. These residents are living in some of the most underserved areas of the state. Requisite services are not available in all the … Continued
On October 1, YJAM (Youth Justice Action Month) begins again. Since 2008, youth justice advocates around the country have come together to organize events and online activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by … Continued
WASHINGTON (April 17, 2019) — In an effort to identify alternatives to adult incarceration for youth, the Campaign for Youth Justice (CFYJ) is learning from stakeholders across the country about their efforts to serve youth charged as adults across a continuum … Continued
Solitary confinement is a traumatic experience. It’s been linked to lifelong physical and mental health problems, including anxiety, paranoia and depression. Some correction systems are moving away from the practice, especially for minors, but it’s still in wide use to … Continued