Judging Juries: Legal disadvantage for people with autism

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People with autism can be unfairly judged based on their behaviours, which can create a disadvantage in the criminal judicial system according to new research from Flinders University.

Some common behaviours for people with autism, such as fidgeting and avoiding eye contact, are associated with perceptions of dishonesty and deception, highlighting the need for better education around Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Produced By: Michelle Stephenson, and Soph Landau

Featured In Story: Professor Robyn Young, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University

First aired on The Wire, Thursday, 8 April 2021