Autism Spectrum Disorder in Prison
We are seeing more individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in criminal cases. Research on individuals with ASD in the justice system is lagging.
Autism
Autism and Male Sexuality: What do we know about it?
It is critically important for all in the criminal justice system to understand the effects of Autism and male sexuality.
What do we Need to Know About Child Pornography, Autism and the Law?
In this article, Mark Mahoney, Esquire, lays out the primary symptoms of ASD and the peculiarities of autism and the law.
How do Jurors Construe Autism at Trial?
Being in front of a jury can bring difficulties different from neurotypical defendants. Clients with Autism at trial should be handled differently. It is well known that most criminal cases plead out and do not go to trial. However, this is not the case for all criminal matters. In any trial, the jury plays a […]
What Causes People with Autism to Sexually Offend?
Unlike neurotypical individuals who commit sex crimes, there is currently no validated theory about what causes people with Autism to sexually offend.
Hypersexuality and Paraphilias in Individuals with ASD
Despite increases in legal contact for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), very little research exists about ASD, hypersexuality and paraphilias.
Abuse and Depression in Autistic Adolescent Sexual Offenders
An article about how emotional neglect and abuse intersect with depression and sexual offending in individuals on the autism spectrum.
Can Autism Symptoms Contribute to Child Pornography Offending?
Hyperfocus, compulsivity, and the effects of incarceration on offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
How is Autism Misconstrued in the Criminal Process?
What should you be vigilant for while handling individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from pretrial to post-sentencing?
Autism, Sexual Offending, and the Criminal Justice System
What are the factors that are leading to a rise in arrest and prosecution of individuals on the autism spectrum for sexual offenses? How should a prior diagnosis of ASD impact sentencing?