Specialized Psychological Forensic Evaluations for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Mission
To increase awareness and understanding and promote compassionate treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum in the criminal justice system.
To provide specialized evaluations that address the sensory, language and behavioral needs of the autistic individual. To provide trauma-informed evaluations.
To provide appropriate mental health treatment recommendations for autistic individuals in the criminal justice system.
Coming this Fall
This timely book dives deep into the intersection of cybercrime and the autism spectrum, offering a multidimensional perspective from a clinician, an attorney and a technical forensic expert. Through real-life anonymized cases, discover how the online world uniquely impacts autistic individuals-as both victims and offenders. Explore the complexities of internet-dependent offenses and how the justice system’s approach to autism shapes outcomes in the U.S. criminal courts. For professionals, advocates , neurodiverse individuals, family members, and anyone seeking to understand the challenges and vulnerabilities facing autistic people in today’s digital age.
Resources & Current Events
The Offense of Misunderstanding
The episode on Mental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System podcast is now live. Dr. Isabelle Henault and Dr. Mary Cohen discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, the misunderstandings that often move those with autism into the criminal world, and what measures can be taken to prevent situations of this nature. Tune in. ttps://wavve.link/QdSYdGStQ/episodes
Autism Spectrum News just released its 2023 Spring issue (VOL. 16 NO.1), dedicated to legal issues and the law. Dr. Mary Cohen and Dr. Reginald Candio of ASD Forensics discuss the various circumstances that place individuals on the Autism Spectrum at heightened risk of committing or becoming victims of online offenses.
"Autism is Not a Crime"
Australian law student, renowned TEDx speaker, and Autism activist Tom Oliver discusses the autistic traits that lead individuals on the Autism Spectrum to get caught up in the justice system for unintentional crimes.