Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems

<p><em>Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners</em> is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with autistic people in criminal justice and forensic mental health settings. Integrating current theory research and clinical practice this book provides a practical guide for multidisciplinary practitioners working with autistic people who have offended at all stages in their pathway regardless of the nature of offending. </p><p>The book draws together contributions from leading scholarly and clinical experts in the field of autism and forensic issues as well as the views of autistic people under the care of forensic services. Each chapter focuses on understanding the impact of autism throughout the criminal justice and forensic mental health system pathways including how these systems are experienced by autistic people and their families and carers. Case studies and practical approaches are provided to demonstrate the application of best practice to working with autistic people in secure settings.</p><p>This book appeals to a wide audience within the fields of psychology psychiatry nursing occupational therapy speech and language therapy as well as criminal justice staff (e.g. prison and probation) and will be the first of its kind to amalgamate theory research and practice in the area of autism and offending.</p>