Handbook of autism spectrum disorder and the law / edited by Fred R. Volkmar, Rachel Loftin, Alexander Westphal, Marc Woodbury-Smith.
Volkmar, Fred R., editor.; Loftin, Rachel L., editor.; Westphal, Alexander, editor.; Woodbury-Smith, Marc, editor.
2021
RC553.A88 H36 2021
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Title
Handbook of autism spectrum disorder and the law / edited by Fred R. Volkmar, Rachel Loftin, Alexander Westphal, Marc Woodbury-Smith.
ISBN
3030709132 (electronic book)
9783030709136 (electronic bk.)
9783030709129
3030709124
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70913-6
Published
Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2021.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-70913-6 doi
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RC553.A88 H36 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.85/882
Summary
This book addresses an important and relatively neglected topic in the scientific literature: individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have dealings with the legal system. It examines issues and implications for autistic people, who have a significant risk for engagement with the legal system in some capacity (e.g., witness/bystander, victim, or perpetrator). Key areas of coverage include: Autistic people as victims and perpetrators of criminal activities, including violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and cybercrime. Risks for unlawful behavior in individuals with autism and Asperger's. Legal assessment issues, such as witness protection and postconviction diagnoses. Legal outcomes for autistic people, including case law, prevention, service provisions in correctional settings, and rights and support systems. The Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law is an essential, comprehensive resource that explores the risk for unlawful behaviors affecting autistitc people as victims and perpetrators, as well as related issues of assessment and treatment, and outcome. It is a must-have reference for researchers, clinicians/practitioners, and graduate students in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and law, as well as professionals in such related fields, as criminology/criminal justice and the legal system.
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Volkmar, Fred R., editor.
Loftin, Rachel L., editor.
Westphal, Alexander, editor.
Woodbury-Smith, Marc, editor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Autism Diagnosis
Chapter 3. Expert Evidence about Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 4. Neuroscience of Autism in the Legal Context
Chapter 5. Trauma in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Empirically-Informed Model of Assessment and Intervention to Address the Effects of Traumatic Events
Chapter 6. Legal Defense in Criminal Cases
Chapter 7. Obtaining testimony from autistic people
Chapter 8. ASD and unlawful behaviour: background
Chapter 9. Bullying & Autism and Related Disorders
Chapter 10. Cyber-dependent crime, autism and autistic-like traits
Chapter 11. Violent Behavior in Autism and Asperger's Disorder
Chapter 12. Sexual Offending and ASD
Chapter 13. Defending Men with Autism Accused of Online Sexual Offenses
Chapter 14. Stalking, Autism and the Law Chapter 15. The Right to Special Education
Chapter 16. Navigating The Transition To Adulthood-Preparing For Life Under The U.S. Legislative Model
Chapter 17. Legal Issues and Academic Accommodations in Higher Education
Chapter 18. Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Workplace
Chapter 19. Laws Affecting the Health, Security, Autonomy and Well-Being of People with ASD
Chapter 20. Clinicians as Advocacy Allies for People with ASD
Chapter 21. Psychological Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Law
Chapter 22. Violence Risk Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Chapter 23. Autism and Operational Policing
Chapter 24. Preventing Criminal Sexual Behavior
Chapter 25. Violence Prevention
Chapter 26. Service provision in forensic settings Chapter 27. Moving Forward.

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