Autism and the Law

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 92 169 1)>This accessible guide to navigating all aspects of the law as an autistic person will offer helpful advice and useful resources alongside an overview of the current research on the impact of being autistic from a legal standpoint.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 92 169 1)>Written by a leading author and researcher on autism with contributions from an autistic legal expert this definitive handbook covers the legal rights of autistic children and adults and their families across the lifespan offering guidance on accessing relevant services interspersed with significant case studies. Aimed at families professionals and anyone interested in advocating the rights of autistic people chapters will cover employment the criminal justice system bullying and harassment sexuality mis-medication and the rights of older autistic adults. </span></p>