Tag Archive for: developmental disability

Representing People with Mental Disabilities: A Practical Webinar for Criminal Defense Lawyers
For criminal defense lawyers of all types, clients with mental disabilities are a part of their practice. This includes the white collar criminal defense lawyer who represents an executive charged with tax evasion who functions despite a variety…

Positive Youth Outcomes Committee Education Series: Special Education Services
On Nov. 5, 2018 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (EST) CJCA's Positive Youth Outcomes Committee will host a webinar on putting in place the necessary supports and services that youth with disabilities require in order to achieve optimal progress in…

FREE Webinar: Special Education
On Nov. 5, 2018 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (EST) CJCA's Positive Youth Outcomes Committee will host a webinar on putting in place the necessary supports and services that youth with disabilities require in order to achieve optimal progress in juvenile…

Fetal Alcohol Disorder May Be Far More Common Than Previously Thought – Cleveland Clinic
A new study has found that the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may be higher than previously thought.
Abstract
Importance
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are costly, life-long disabilities. Older data suggested…

Handcuffs and a Psych Exam for a 7-Year-Old? Schools Do That Too Often, Parents Say – The Miami Herald
Some parents have expressed concern that Florida schools are using the Baker Act too frequently. Many children who are Baker Acted do not meet the criteria for involuntary psychological evaluation. Read more.

Suspensions Are Not Support: The Disciplining of Preschoolers With Disabilities – Center for American Progress
A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) has found that children with disabilities are more likely to be suspended or expelled from preschool. CAP outlines its findings as follows:
Children with behavioral problems are 43…