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ERIC Number: EJ1294303
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-May
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Does a Person's Autism Play a Role in Their Interactions with Police: The Perceptions of Autistic Adults and Parent/Carers
Haas, Kaaren; Gibbs, Vicki
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n5 p1628-1640 May 2021
This study aimed to describe the impact that autistic characteristics (core features of autism and co-occurring conditions) have on interactions with police. Twelve autistic adults and 19 parent/carers were interviewed about interactions with police in the past 5 years. Using content analysis, it was found that in most (92.3%) interactions, autistic characteristics were described as having a role in the police interaction, either as a causal factor or more commonly by affecting the conduct of the interaction. In the latter case, the impact was associated with negative perceptions of the interaction. By sampling a more representative group across age, gender, functional abilities and context, this study provides insight into factors that underlie many autistic individual's reported dissatisfaction with police interactions.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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