ASD and Internet Crime

• By: Mary R. Cohen, PhD Spectrum Services
• April 1st, 2011
• child pornography, emotional immaturity, illegal behaviors, internet crime, isolation, law, legal issues, spring 2011 issue
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In the past few years a disturbing trend has emerged. Increasing numbers of ASD individuals are being arrested and incarcerated for internet crimes involving child pornography and inappropriate contact with minors. As a clinician who specializes in autism spectrum disorders, I have been asked by...