Medium secure care: forensic aspects of autism and Asperger's syndrome
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour
ISSN: 2050-8824
Article publication date: 1 January 2013
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to offer a general review of care for individuals on the autism spectrum, including Asperger's syndrome within a medium secure setting.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors undertook a review of the current literature relating to pathways to care, offending characteristics and treatment interventions. They examined the available evidence and current practice.
Findings
Available evidence suggests offending characteristics of individuals with autism are different to those of mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Limited evidence in treatment interventions and in risk management for those with autism presents a challenge to clinicians. The heterogeneity makes a strong case for an individualised case formulation approach to treatment and risk management.
Originality/value
This paper offers an overview of the current evidence base relating to the treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders within medium secure settings.
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Citation
Barkham, E., Gunasekaran, S. and Lovelock, C. (2013), "Medium secure care: forensic aspects of autism and Asperger's syndrome", Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Vol. 4 No. 1/2, pp. 9-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-02-2013-0005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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