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Are autistic suspects likely to be disadvantaged in forensic interviews?

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What happened

A new study led by Flinders University finds both autistic and nonautistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any idiosyncratic behaviors in interviews stray beyond what observers consider normal.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:01 UTC.

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