Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. Emerging in early childhood, ASD is characterized by deficits in communication, social interaction, and behavior. As its name suggests, ASD encompasses a broad number of symptoms, deficits, and degrees of severity, and although the majority of individuals with ASD will not become involved in the criminal justice system, the symptoms of ASD can have a debilitating effect in this setting. The familiarization of criminal justice professionals with ASD has the potential to improve short- and long-term outcomes for individuals diagnosed with this disorder.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Jerrod; Luskin, Barbara; and Hastings, Bethany
(2016)
"Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Criminal Justice System: An Introduction for Professionals,"
Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 2:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol2/iss1/1