Crime and autism spectrum disorder : myths and mechanisms /
Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system. Guided by empirical research, psychological theory and illus...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autores principales: | , |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2015.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Some bad guys
- Prevalence of crime
- Behavioural characteristics of ASD
- Criminal vulnerability: comorbid and socio-environmental influences
- Criminal vulnerability: ASD-specific influences
- ASD-specific influences: case studies
- Interactions with the criminal justice system
- Assessment and intervention
- Future directions.