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Lim, Alliyza; Brewer, Neil; Young, Robyn L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Reports of cybercrime being committed by people on the autism spectrum often imply that autism may be more prevalent among cybercriminals than the general population, although this remains unproven. In an online survey of 302 participants, we found that autistic individuals (n = 25) were more likely to report engagement in cybercrime than…
Descriptors: Crime, Internet, Information Security, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Brewer, Neil; Young, Robyn L.; Barnett, Emily – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Deficits in Theory of Mind (ToM)--the ability to interpret others' beliefs, intentions and emotions--undermine the ability of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to interact in socially normative ways. This study provides psychometric data for the Adult-Theory of Mind (A-ToM) measure using video-scenarios based in part on HappĂ©'s…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Theory of Mind, Interpersonal Competence