Description
Book SynopsisThrough a comparison of juvenile justice systems in Canada and the United States,
Law and Neurodiversity examines gaps of accommodation and consideration for youth with autism.
Trade ReviewLaw and Neurodiversity is a well-researched, broad academic review of the current state of youth justice systems in Canada and the United States as they relate to autistic youth in conflict with the law.
-- Lori O'Connor * Canadian Law Library Review *
Law and Neurodiversity: Youth with Autism and the Juvenile Justice Systems in Canada and the United States provides a thorough and complete guide to better understanding the needs of juveniles and juveniles with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) who engage in crime and deliquency... The authors also recognize the potential multidisciplinary audience for this book, and carefully define justice system and educational terms with which readers may be unfamiliar. -- Melanie Clark Mogavero, Georgian Court University * Canadian Law and Criminal Justice Books *
Table of Contents1 Autism, Disability Policy, and the Juvenile Justice System in Canada and the United States
2 Autism, Delinquency, and Juvenile Rights
3 Autism on Trial
4 This Kid is Different: Health Care Management and Developing Empathy
5 Zero Tolerance for Difference: The Role of the Education System in Defining Delinquency
6 The Social World of Juvenile Custody
7 Transitioning Beyond Juvenile Justice Systems
8 Looking Forward: Conclusions, Recommendations, and Next Steps
Glossary; Caselaw and Legislation; References; Index
