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Let us talk about autism! Autistic clients are more likely to be victims and witnesses of crime than offenders. When autistic clients commit offences, it may be for the following reasons:
Social naivety
The desire to have friends has led some autistic clients to be befriended by criminals, and become their unwitting accomplices. Autistic clients often do not understand other people’s motives.
Difficulty with change or unexpected events
An unexpected change in the environment or routine, eg a public transport delay, may cause great anxiety and distress, leading to aggressive behaviour.
Misunderstanding of social cues
For example, many autistic clients have difficulties with eye contact, which may be avoided, fleeting, prolonged or inappropriate. This may be interpreted as intimidating or alarming.
Rigid adherence to rules
An autistic client may become extremely agitated if other people break these rules. For example, an autistic man was known to kick cars that were parked illegally.
Not understanding the implications of their behaviour
Due to difficulties with social imagination, an autistic client might not be able to predict the consequences of their actions or learn from past experience. They may repeatedly offend if not offered the correct support and intervention.
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