EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 54 MIN
Autism in Civil and Criminal Litigation: Forensic Insights on Diagnosis and Defense
from Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys · host fpamed
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 changesThe intersection of autism and forensic psychiatry in civil and criminal litigationMisconceptions about autism, including the role of IQ, memory, and social understandingThe challenges of assessing ASD in forensic evaluations, including self-diagnosis trendsHow attorneys can better understand autism-related claims and work effectively with experts Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 📧 Email us: [email protected]🔗 Connect with fpamed: 🌐 Visit our website.👋 Follow us on LinkedIn.
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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.
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