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Citation |
Steel C. Psychiatry Psychol. Law. 2016; 23(3): 473-482. |
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(Copyright © 2016, Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Law, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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Abstract |
A diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome (AS), an autism spectrum disorder, has been used as a defence in several recent child pornography cases. The repetitive behaviours, unusual interests, and inappropriate social interactions consistent with AS have substantial overlap with the behaviours of child pornography offenders. The available literature on the similarities of AS behaviours with child pornography offender behaviour is reviewed, and a framework is presented for incorporating digital forensics results and subject interview questioning into the investigative analysis to prevent inappropriate ex post facto diagnosis of AS and its use as a criminal defence. |