Crime and autism spectrum disorder : myths and mechanisms / Neil Brewer and Robyn L. Young.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brewer, Neil, author.

Young, Robyn L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with mental disabilities and crime.

Autism spectrum disorders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 p.)

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Full of case studies, this book explores the reasons behind adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) becoming involved in the criminal justice system. It discusses the establishment of intervention programs and calls for a review of forensic assessment for people with ASD.

Contents:

Crime and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Myths and Mechanisms; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Some Bad Guys; Chapter 2 Prevalence of Crime; Chapter 3 Behavioural Characteristics of ASD; Chapter 4 Comorbid and Socio-Environmental Influences; Chapter 5 Criminal Vulnerability; Chapter 6 ASD-specific Influences ; Chapter 7 Interactions With The Criminal Justice System; Chapter 8 Assessment and Intervention; Chapter 9 Future Directions; References; Subject Index; Author Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780857007735

0857007734