People with ASD may have problems with not understanding abstract verbage or thinking, may interpret in literal form what is been said to them though it may be someone's opinion, may not understand inferential reasonings their speech may be pedantic, they may misinterpret due to homonyms, semantics or pedantic words, etc. these issues can affect an adult in the spectrum in a court room testifying or during a diposition and in prison.
Accommodations that have been attempted or requested: A Speech and Language Forensic Pathologist Expert in ASD is needed to monitor, assist with correct interpretation for the individual with ASD during interactions and communication between any of the parties that may direct a question or may request a response from the individual with an autism spectrum.
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