Chester, Verity and Langdon, Peter E. (2016) The clinical utility of social information processing theory in assessing and treating offenders with autism spectrum disorder. Advances in Autism, 2 (4). pp. 154-171. doi:10.1108/AIA-07-2016-0019

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Abstract

Purpose: Social deficits are central within conceptualisations of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and seperately linked to offending behaviour. Social problem solving interventions are often used with offenders, but little research has examined the social information processing (SIP) skills of individuals with ASD and a history of criminal offending behaviours. Design/methodology/approach: This conceptual paper will introduce the SIP model, review SIP research as applied to those with ASD and in forensic populations, and further consider the relevance to the assessment and treatment of offenders with ASD. Findings: Difficulties in all areas of the SIP model are noted in ASD and research suggests these difficulties may be directly linked to behaviour. Practical implications: It is possible that identifying SIP abilities and deficits could improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes for this group. Originality/value: This paper reviews the utility of social information models in the offending behaviour of people with ASD.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title:	Advances in Autism
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing
ISSN:	2056-3868
Official Date:	3 October 2016
Dates:	Date Event 3 October 2016 Published
Volume:	2
Number:	4
Page Range:	pp. 154-171
DOI:	10.1108/AIA-07-2016-0019
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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