Autistics, Law Enforcement, the Law, and Unfortunate and Tragic Encounters

• By: Karl Wittig, PE Aspies for Social Success (AFSS)
• July 5th, 2023
• autism awareness, encounters with the law, exploitation, law enforcement, legal challenges, legal reform, legal rights, legal system, special interests, Summer 2023 Issue, the justice system, the law
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I am not an attorney, nor do I have any legal background. As such, I claim to have no knowledge of the law, and do not offer legal advice of any kind. What I am writing here is strictly my own opinion and impressions and is based entirely on personal experiences and stories I have heard from others...

Sexuality, the “Double Vulnerability,” and Youth with ASDs

• By: Samara P. Tetenbaum, PhD Shana Nichols, PhD ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development
• April 1st, 2011
• adolescents, children, exploitation, inappropriate behaviors, legal system, masturbation, relationships, sexcuality, sexuality education, social deficits
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The social deficits of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) place them at an increased risk of experiencing physical or sexual abuse, neglect or exploitation (Gabriels, 2007). However, these same social impairments can also increase their vulnerability to engaging in inappropriate behavior...