14.3 youth with asd in juvenile justice

Youth with ASD are a vulnerable population within the juvenile justice system with symptoms that may place them at higher risk for involvement in the criminal justice system. There are limitations within the criminal justice system that further places these youth at risk, creating opportunities for education and advocacy among clinicians.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 14 Source Type: research