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Book SynopsisAn Important Contribution to Understanding Autobiographical and Eyewitness Memory in Those with ASD and the Unique Legal Challenges They Present This book offers an in-depth discussion of how autobiographical and eyewitness memory operate in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and provides unique insights into current challenges faced by legal professionals, forensic psychologists, clinicians, and others who extend services to those with ASD. Throughout the book, authors demonstrate why a nuanced understanding of autobiographical and eyewitness memory is required when assessing individuals with ASD, given the developmental, social, and cognitive deficits at play. Authors review current legal services and structures, and explore ideas on whether and how modifications can be made to meet the needs of all individuals who seek and deserve justice, including individuals with ASD. The Wiley Handbook of Memory, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the Law is sure to spark debate withi
Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors vii
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Memory, and the Legal System: Knowns and Unknowns 1
Jonni L. Johnson, Gail S. Goodman, and Peter C. Mundy
Part I Autobiographical Memory Theories and Autism Spectrum Disorder 9
1 A Relational Processing Framework of Memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder 11
Sebastian B. Gaigg and Dermot M. Bowler
2 Autobiographical Memory in Autism Spectrum Disorder through the Lens of Fuzzy Trace Theory 27
Haylie L. Miller, Timothy N. Odegard, and Valerie Reyna
3 Executive Function and Complex Processing Models 53
Diane L. Williams
4 The Self in Autism and Its Relation to Memory 70
Sophie E. Lind, David M. Williams, Catherine Grainger, and Julia Landsiedel
5 Autobiographical Memory and Theory of Mind in Autism Spectrum Disorder 92
Céline Souchay, Matilda Ohlsson, and Tiziana Zalla
6 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Autobiographical Memory in the Forensic Setting 107
Henry V. Soper, Irina Zilberfayen, and Arthur MacNeill Horton, Jr.
Part II From Autobiographical Memory to Eyewitness Memory: Empirical Findings and Methodological Assessments 123
7 Development of Autobiographical Memory in Autism Spectrum Disorders 125
Lorna Goddard
8 General Memory Abilities for Autobiographical Events in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder 146
Laura Crane and Katie L Maras
9 Eyewitness Memory Abilities in Typically Developing Children 179
Yoojin Chae, Sue D. Hobbs, and Daniel Bederian]Gardner
10 Perceptual, Cognitive, and Social Foundations of Eyewitness Identifications: Why Do Identifications Go Wrong? 196
Emily F. Wood and Deborah Davis
11 Eyewitness Memory in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 214
Michael Carlin
Part III Investigative Tools and Legal Application 229
12 Interactions of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the Criminal Justice System: Influences on Involvement and Outcomes 231
Neil Brewer and Robyn L. Young
13 The Cognitive Interview and Its Use for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Can We Create an ASD Friendly Version? 245
Joanne Richards and Rebecca Milne
14 Narrative Elaboration Technique 270
Lorinda B. Camparo, Ambar Guzman, and Karen J. Saywitz
15 Interviewing Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: The NICHD Protocol and Ten]Step Investigative Interview 292
Lindsay C. Malloy, Allison P. Mugno, and Andrea Arndorfer
16 Clinical and Forensic Interviewing of Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for Improving Eyewitness Memory Reports 311
Elisa Krackow
17 Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Courtroom: How Courts Handle Testimony Today and What We Can Do in the Future 340
Deborah Goldfarb and Alejandra Gonzalez
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