Forensic Aspects of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A Clinician's Guide

A key resource for psychiatrists and other clinicians working in forensic services with individuals who present with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Jane M. McCarthy (Edited by), Regi T. Alexander (Edited by), Eddie Chaplin (Edited by)

9781009360944, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 June 2023

328 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 cm, 0.597 kg

'There has been an increasing awareness for the forensic aspects for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD). People with NDD became more visible in the community with the closure of the long stay institutions having also to cope with the demands of everyday life. NDD can be presented with very complex needs requiring specialist services. This remarkable and readable book covers the existing gap in the knowledge, interventions and supports for people with NDD and forensic aspects. It is also a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to understand the issues involved for people with NDD and forensic aspects and a useful tool for practitioners. The multidisciplinary approach of the volume is commendable covering the wide range of forensic aspects. The inclusion of some international approaches is of particular interest.' Nick Bouras, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, King's College London

Evidence has shown a high prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders amongst offenders in custodial institutions. Bringing together the latest knowledge and understanding, this book describes the needs of offenders who present with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability and foetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The book covers aetiology, prevalence, comorbid mental disorders, legal issues, assessment including risk assessments, diagnosis and therapeutic approaches. It describes care pathways through the criminal justice system across the UK and internationally, including the current and ongoing developments of services for this group. With contributions from experts in the field including psychiatrists, researchers and psychologists, this book provides a comprehensive summary of the evidence whilst ensuring the focus is for the everyday clinician working in this area. It is an invaluable resource for psychiatrists and other professionals working across the criminal justice system and within forensic services.

Part I. An Overview: Definitions, Epidemiology and Policy Issues: 1. Introduction Dr Jane McCarthy, Professor Regi Alexander and Professor Eddie Chaplin
2. Aetiology of neurodevelopmental disorders Dr Jana de Villiers
3. Overview of offenders with intellectual disability Verity Chester Priyanka Tharian, Matthew Slinger, Anto Varughese and Professor Regi Alexander
4. A critical overview of offenders with attention deficit hyperactive disorder Susan Young, Kelly Cocallis, Corey Lane and Mark David Chong
5. Overview of offenders with autism spectrum disorders David Murphy and Clare S. Allely
6. Associations between ASD and types of offences Clare S. Allely and David Murphy
7. Overview of young people with neurodevelopmental impairments in contact with the youth justice system Professor Prathiba Chitsabesan, Professor Nathan Hughes and Professor Huw Williams
8. Overview of offenders with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders Dr Raja Mukherjee, Penny A. Cook, David Gilbert and Clare S. Allely
9. The role of sub threshold neurodevelopmental disorder in offending behaviour Professor Eddie Chaplin and Dr Jane McCarthy
10. Comorbid mental disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions Kiriakos Xenitidis, Caryl Marshall and Jane McCarthy
Part II. Assessment and Therapeutic Approach: 11. ADHD: assessment and therapeutic approaches within forensic settings Dr Bhathika Perera, Dr Maheera Tyler and Dr Zaid Al-Najjar
12. ASD – Assessment and therapeutic approaches within forensic settings Dr David Murphy and Dr Jane Radley
13. Intellectual disability: assessment and therapeutic approaches within forensic settings Ken Courtenay and Dr Mhairi Duff
14. Risk assessments in people with neurodevelopmental disorders Dr Catrin Morrissey
15. Assessment and treatment of young offenders Dr Louise Theodosiou and Dr Rachel Elvins
Part III. Criminal Justice Pathways and Legal Issues: 16. Criminal justice pathways and neurodevelopmental disorders Professor Andrew Forrester, Dr Iain McKinnon and Dr Samir Srivastava
17. The Mental health act and other relevant legislation in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders in the UK Harm Boer, Eleanor Brewster and Ryan McHugh
18. Fitness to plead and neurodevelopmental disorders Penelope Brown, Salma Ali and Elizabeth Harris
19. Forensic services for neurodevelopmental disorders – An English perspective. Dr John Devapriam and Dr Harinder Bains
20. Offenders with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in four nordic countries Erik Søndenaa and Søren Holst
21. Forensic neurodevelopmental disabilities – A perspective from Ontario, Canada on pathways and services Voula Marinos, Lisa Whittingham, Jessica Jones and The Hon. Mr. Justice Richard D. Schneider
22. Forensic aspects of neurodevelopmental disabilities – An Australasian perspective Dr Cathy Franklin
23. Concluding comments

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ]