Rethinking Guardianship: Empowering Autistic Individuals and Preserving Rights

• By: Haley Moss, Esq. Attorney, Author, and Advocate
• July 5th, 2023
• autonomy, civil rights, compassion, financial planning, guardianship, inclusion, interdependence, legal decision-making, self-determination, Summer 2023 Issue, supported decision-making
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Often when I encounter families with young autistic kids, they are admittedly very anxious about their child’s future. Who will take care of my child when I die? How can I make sure I am an active decision-maker in their lives when they reach adulthood, especially if they are non-speaking or have...

Advocating for the Overlooked Needs of Autistic Individuals in the US Criminal Justice System

• By: Tyler T. Whitney, PsyD Emory University School of Medicine - Psychiatry & Law Service
• July 5th, 2023
• civil rights, court, criminal justice system, Global Autism and Criminal Justice Consortium, law enforcement interactions, law enforcement training, masking, policy, social communication, Summer 2023 Issue
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Over the past 7-15 years, many forensic/clinical professionals working in the US criminal justice system recognize the need for significant change within the US criminal justice system for autistic individuals to be treated humanely and with dignity. “Recently, a diverse team of autistics, family...