Crime and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Crime and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Myths and Mechanisms

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Crime and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Myths and Mechanisms

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About This Book

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.

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.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year
2015
ISBN
9780857007735
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Chapter 1 | Some Bad Guys
  7. Chapter 2 | Prevalence of Crime
  8. Chapter 3 | Behavioural Characteristics of ASD
  9. Chapter 4 | Comorbid and Socio-Environmental Influences
  10. Chapter 5 | Criminal Vulnerability
  11. Chapter 6 | ASD-specific Influences
  12. Chapter 7 | Interactions With The Criminal Justice System
  13. Chapter 8 | Assessment and Intervention
  14. Chapter 9 | Future Directions
  15. References
  16. Subject Index
  17. Author Index