Crime And Autism Spectrum Disorder: Myths And Mechanisms
by Neil Brewer /
2015 / English / PDF
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Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain
situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to
becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to
unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system.
Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain
situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to
becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to
unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system.
Guided by empirical research, psychological theory and
illustrative case studies involving adults with ASD who have been
implicated in crimes, Robyn L. Young and Neil Brewer explain why.
They examine the pivotal cognitive, social and behavioural
characteristics unique to ASD (such as weak Theory of Mind,
restricted interests and acute sensory sensitivities) that -
individually or in interaction - may contribute to individuals
becoming involved in illegal activities. They then discuss how
these same characteristics can result in ongoing ineffective
interaction with the criminal justice system. Arguing that the
forensic assessment of individuals with ASD requires substantial
redevelopment to clarify the key deficits contributing to
criminal behaviour, the authors highlight the need for, and
desirable nature of, intervention programs to minimize the
criminal vulnerability of adults with ASD and to prepare them for
interactions with the criminal justice system. A final section
raises some major unanswered questions and issues for future
research.
Guided by empirical research, psychological theory and
illustrative case studies involving adults with ASD who have been
implicated in crimes, Robyn L. Young and Neil Brewer explain why.
They examine the pivotal cognitive, social and behavioural
characteristics unique to ASD (such as weak Theory of Mind,
restricted interests and acute sensory sensitivities) that -
individually or in interaction - may contribute to individuals
becoming involved in illegal activities. They then discuss how
these same characteristics can result in ongoing ineffective
interaction with the criminal justice system. Arguing that the
forensic assessment of individuals with ASD requires substantial
redevelopment to clarify the key deficits contributing to
criminal behaviour, the authors highlight the need for, and
desirable nature of, intervention programs to minimize the
criminal vulnerability of adults with ASD and to prepare them for
interactions with the criminal justice system. A final section
raises some major unanswered questions and issues for future
research.
This book will be of immeasurable interest to criminal justice
professionals including probation officers, social workers,
clinical and forensic psychologists, police officers, lawyers and
judges, as well as students of these professions.
This book will be of immeasurable interest to criminal justice
professionals including probation officers, social workers,
clinical and forensic psychologists, police officers, lawyers and
judges, as well as students of these professions.