The importance of considering trauma in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: considerations and clinical recommendations

Dr Clare Sarah Allely is Reader in Forensic Psychology at the University of Salford in Manchester, England and is Affiliate Member of the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre at Gothenburg University, Sweden. Clare holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Manchester and has previously graduated with an MA (hons.) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, an MRes in Psychological Research Methods from the University of Strathclyde and an MSc in Forensic Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University. Clare is also an Honorary Research Fellow in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences affiliated to the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow. Clare’s primary research projects and interests include the pathway to intended violence in mass shooters, serial homicide, investigating how autism symptomology can contribute to different types of offending behaviour and autism in the criminal justice system (police, court, prison and secure psychiatric care).

Dr Lino Faccini is Licensed Psychologist who has dedicated his professional career helping individuals with developmental disabilities lead better quality of lives. He specializes in School, Clinical and Forensic Psychology. Dr Faccini has 35 years of experience working in developmental disabilities and 25 within the area of forensic psychology. Dr Faccini’s areas of research interest include autism and offending, intellectual disabilities and risk assessments, fire setting and sex offending.