Autism, Advocates, and Law Enforcement Professionals

Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dennis Debbaudt

Paperback: £13.95 / $21.95

2001, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp
ISBN: 978-1-85302-980-6, BIC 2: JKSW1 JFFG

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Individuals with developmental disorders are seven times more likely than other people to come into contact with police and their responses to encounters with the law may not always be socially appropriate. How can the needs and responses of people with autism spectrum disorders be reconciled with the duties of the police to serve and protect the community? In this book, private investigator and autism advocate Dennis Debbaudt provides essential information for both groups. He explains how typical manifestations of autism spectrum disorders, such as running away, unsteadiness, impulsive behavior or failure to respond, may be misunderstood by law enforcement professionals, with serious consequences. For individuals with ASDs, he offers advice on how to behave in encounters with police and other law enforcement professionals. Aimed at raising awareness and facilitating communication between people with autism and law enforcement professionals, this much-needed book will be a valuable resource for both communities.

Author information

• Dennis Debbaudt

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords

• advocacy,
• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• occupational therapy,
• risk assessment,
• social work

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