Forensic Aspects of Autism Spectrum Conditions

The course aims to highlight key issues in understanding offending by people on the autism spectrum. The course will be hosted by Dr Jana de Villiers (Forensic Network Clinical Lead for Intellectual Disability and Autism) and Dr Jacqueline Geddes (Principal Clinical Psychologist – NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde). This course is for professionals working in criminal justice, prison, mental health or social work. Some basic knowledge of autism would be advisable, as the course is focused on autism in the context of offending behaviour rather than in general settings and aims to highlight key issues in understanding offending by people on the autism spectrum and, to explore the link between autism and violent offending (including sexual offending). The course will cover: • Diagnostic issues • The prevalence of autism in criminal justice settings • The impact of co-occurring conditions • The relevance of 'core features' of autism to offending behaviour Interventions, responsivity, outcomes and risk management will also be discussed. There will be an opportunity to consider case studies. Lunch and refreshments are included. Please note: the refund policy for this event is 7 days before. No refunds will be processed after the event has taken place.