Interacting with Autistic people guide
Developed using research from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) and informed by best practice approaches, our 12-page guide supports Australian police in their interactions with Autistic people. It offers practical strategies to improve communication, recognise signs of autism, and ensure respectful, safe and effective engagement. Content includes:
- About autism
- Autistic characteristics
- What can police do during general encounters?
- Interviewing Autistic people
- When Autistic people go missing
Contact us
If you would like to know more about our law enforcement research and training, contact research@aspect.org.au.
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Research project: Interactions between Autistic people and police
We asked Autistic adults and parents of Autistic children to share their lived experiences so we could learn more about when, why and how interactions with police occur.
Research study: International study of the criminal justice system
The Global Autism and Criminal Justice Consortium, conducted the largest research study to explore Autistic people’s perceptions of their interactions with the criminal justice system.