Carol Weinman, Esq., CAS is an autism legal consultant, autism expert, international speaker, broadcast legal analyst, behaviorist and parent of a son with autism. She is the only lawyer nationwide recognized for her combined expertise in criminal law and autism. Carol recently presented at the U.S. Autism Association’s Annual Conference and presents internationally on autism. She serves as an Autism Legal Consultant nationwide for lawyers, psychologists, educators and parents and as an expert witness in criminal courts. In 2010, Carol founded Autism Advisors & Advocates LLC to educate, train and consult with parents and professionals. She also is a special education advocate, coach, consults with families and schools, and conducts family mediations and parent workshops. Carol has served on various boards committed to the interests of those with autism. Website: weinmanlawoffice.com and autismadvisorsandadvocates.com
Could My Child With Autism Be Arrested? What Parents Need to Know
What better time to initiate a conversation about encounters with the criminal justice system than during autism awareness month? As parents, we are all-too-familiar with the child who is bullied or victimized. But parents are surprised to learn that their child is at an increased risk of being detained in the back of a police
