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Autism in Civil and Criminal Litigation: Forensic Insights on Diagnosis and Defense

Episode Summary

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in both clinical and forensic settings. In this episode, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Bryna Siegel, an autism expert, researcher, and forensic consultant, to break down the complexities in legal cases involving ASD.

Episode Notes

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in both clinical and forensic settings. In this episode, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Bryna Siegel, an autism expert, researcher, and forensic consultant, to break down the complexities in legal cases involving ASD.

Key topics discussed include:

• The evolution of autism diagnoses and the impact of the DSM changes
• The intersection of autism and forensic psychiatry in civil and criminal litigation
• Misconceptions about autism, including the role of IQ, memory, and social understanding
• The challenges of assessing ASD in forensic evaluations, including self-diagnosis trends
• How attorneys can better understand autism-related claims and work effectively with experts