Eyewitness Testimony in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review

Autor/inn/en	Maras, Katie L.; Bowler, Dermot M.
Titel	Eyewitness Testimony in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44 (2014) 11, S.2682-2697 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-012-1502-3
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Memory; Crime; Court Litigation; Credibility; Interviews; Recall (Psychology); Literature Reviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Gedächtnis; Crimes; Delict; Delicts; Delikt; Rechtsstreit; Glaubwürdigkeit; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Abberufung
Abstract	Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated to affect around 1% of the population, and is characterised by impairments in social interaction, communication, and behavioural flexibility. A number of risk factors indicate that individuals with ASD may become victims or witnesses of crimes. In addition to their social and communication deficits, people with ASD also have very specific memory problems, which impacts on their abilities to recall eyewitnessed events. We begin this review with an overview of the memory difficulties that are experienced by individuals with ASD, before discussing the studies that have specifically examined eyewitness testimony in this group and the implications for investigative practice. Finally, we outline related areas that would be particularly fruitful for future research to explore. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10