Assisting People with Autism: Guidance for Justice Professionals in Communicating with People with Autism

Guidance

This short, practical guide was developed in consultation with a range of stakeholders as it was recognised that there was a need for guidance to support understanding of autism in the justice sector.

The guide provides background information about autism spectrum and aims to assist those working in the civil and criminal justice system, on how to communicate with and support people who have autism.

This includes public service officials such as An Garda Síochána, the Courts Service, the judiciary, the Prison Service, the Probation Service and members of the legal profession such as solicitors and barristers.