... or frequently co-occur. Design/methodology/approach Using data from the Survey of Parents and Caregivers of Individuals with autism spectrum disorder and focusing on a subsample of respondents who report that their autistic loved one has had prior police contact, the authors examine the frequency...

... mental healthcare supports for youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities, in particular, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While multi-system coordination is challenging for law enforcement to provide for any young person during mental health crisis situations, providing continuity of care...

... Limited Licensed re-use rights only Autism spectrum disorder Police training Informal learning Over the last thirty years, questions about police responses during encounters with persons in crises have created reform-based demands for police training. In response, most police departments...

... of voice, (3) difficulties in managing relationships and (4) exhibiting repetitive patterns of behavior that can interfere with social interactions (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and individuals on the autism spectrum will be utilized interchangeably throughout...

... with intellectual disabilities, as well as measures to support communication and other practical safeguards. 12 12 2021 22 02 2022 24 02 2022 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Disability Autism spectrum disorder Mental health...

...Abigail M.A. Love; Kirsten S. Railey; Colleen P. Jones Purpose Not only is the prevalence rate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rising, but there has been increased attention in the media focused on interactions between autistic individuals and police officers. Research suggests that police...

...Allen Copenhaver; Andrew S. Denney; Victoria Rapp Purpose The purpose of this study is to ascertain law enforcement cadet general knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and practical knowledge in how to apply various aspects of their profession to persons with ASD. Design/methodology...