{"product_id":"9783030709129","title":"Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVolkmar, Fred R.; Loftin, Rachel; Westphal, Alexander; Woodbury-Smith, Marc\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis book addresses an important and relatively neglected topic in the scientific literature: individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have dealings with the legal system. It examines issues and implications for autistic people, who have a significant risk for engagement with the legal system in some capacity (e.g., witness\/bystander, victim, or perpetrator).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eKey areas of coverage include:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAutistic people as victims and perpetrators of criminal activities, including violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and cybercrime. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRisks for unlawful behavior in individuals with autism and Asperger's. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLegal assessment issues, such as witness protection and postconviction diagnoses. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLegal outcomes for autistic people, including case law, prevention, service provisions in correctional settings, and rights and support systems. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe\u003ci\u003e Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e and the Law is an essential, comprehensive resource that explores the risk for unlawful behaviors affecting autistitc people as victims and perpetrators, as well as related issues of assessment and treatment, and outcome. It is a must-have reference for researchers, clinicians\/practitioners, and graduate students in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and law, as well as professionals in such related fields, as criminology\/criminal justice and the legal system.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2021-09-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030709129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-70913-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 574.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44809730523276,"sku":"9783030709129","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030709129.jpg?v=1763660345","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783030709129","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}