RT Article
T1 Stalking behavior and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders – a case report
JF The journal of forensic psychiatry & psychology
VO 33
IS 5
SP 639
OP 645
A1 Ventura, Fabiana
A2 Areias, Graça
A2 Coroa, Manuel
A2 Araújo, Ana 1979-
A2 Borges, João
A2 Morais, Sofia 1979-
A2 Madeira, Nuno
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1817442686
AB The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is increasing, and the correlates of involvement of this population in the criminal justice system have been reported. People with ASD have specific deficits such as difficulties in social communication and behavior, impulsivity, misinterpretation of rules, obsessions, and restricted interests, increasing their vulnerability to becoming victims and offenders. Herein, we report the case of a male 40 high-functioning ASD patient accused of stalking. This paper highlights clinical and forensic challenges when assessing patients with ASD prosecuted for stalking behaviors.
K1 criminal system
K1 stalking behaviors
K1 high-functioning autism
K1 autism spectrum disorders
DO 10.1080/14789949.2022.2098803