Social and individual grievances and attraction to extremist ideologies in individuals with autism: Insights from a clinical sample / Cécile ROUSSEAU in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 105 (July 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 105 (July 2023) . - 102171 Titre : Social and individual grievances and attraction to extremist ideologies in individuals with autism: Insights from a clinical sample Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Cécile ROUSSEAU, Auteur ; Janique JOHNSON-LAFLEUR, Auteur ; Cindy NGOV, Auteur ; Diana MICONI, Auteur ; Sarah MITTERMAIER, Auteur ; Anna BONNEL, Auteur ; Christian SAVARD, Auteur ; Samuel VEISSIÈRE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102171 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Violent extremism  Risk  Clinical services  Social grievances  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Addressing the lack of empirical data on autistic individuals referred to clinical services because of concerns about violent extremism (VE), this paper sketches a portrait of autistic patients referred to a specialized clinical team dealing with VE in Montreal (Canada). Methods We draw on a mixed methods concurrent triangulation design to complement a quantitative file review with qualitative data from focus groups with clinicians. Results Results highlight the role of isolation, stigmatization, and social grievances as risk factors. They also emphasize the role of education, law enforcement, and justice-system professionals who frequently miss or misinterpret specific features of autism, leading to problematic risk assessments and interventions with further risks of stigmatization, trauma, and disengagement from services. Conclusion We suggest preliminary avenues to improve intervention for autistic individuals displaying interests for VE. Addressing social isolation and promoting environments adapted to neurodiversity could decrease despair and prevent attraction to extremist discourses. Better collaboration between the different sectors involved in prevention could promote better adapted, less stigmatizing interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102171 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=508 [article] Social and individual grievances and attraction to extremist ideologies in individuals with autism: Insights from a clinical sample [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Cécile ROUSSEAU, Auteur ; Janique JOHNSON-LAFLEUR, Auteur ; Cindy NGOV, Auteur ; Diana MICONI, Auteur ; Sarah MITTERMAIER, Auteur ; Anna BONNEL, Auteur ; Christian SAVARD, Auteur ; Samuel VEISSIÈRE, Auteur . - 102171. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 105 (July 2023) . - 102171 Mots-clés : ASD  Violent extremism  Risk  Clinical services  Social grievances  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Addressing the lack of empirical data on autistic individuals referred to clinical services because of concerns about violent extremism (VE), this paper sketches a portrait of autistic patients referred to a specialized clinical team dealing with VE in Montreal (Canada). Methods We draw on a mixed methods concurrent triangulation design to complement a quantitative file review with qualitative data from focus groups with clinicians. Results Results highlight the role of isolation, stigmatization, and social grievances as risk factors. They also emphasize the role of education, law enforcement, and justice-system professionals who frequently miss or misinterpret specific features of autism, leading to problematic risk assessments and interventions with further risks of stigmatization, trauma, and disengagement from services. Conclusion We suggest preliminary avenues to improve intervention for autistic individuals displaying interests for VE. Addressing social isolation and promoting environments adapted to neurodiversity could decrease despair and prevent attraction to extremist discourses. Better collaboration between the different sectors involved in prevention could promote better adapted, less stigmatizing interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102171 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=508

Specialized interventions for individuals at risk of violent extremism: Autistic clients' experiences and perspectives / Anna BONNEL ; Christian SAVARD ; Janique JOHNSON-LAFLEUR ; Cécile ROUSSEAU in Research in Autism, 124 (June 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 124 (June 2025) . - 202585 Titre : Specialized interventions for individuals at risk of violent extremism: Autistic clients' experiences and perspectives Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Anna BONNEL, Auteur ; Christian SAVARD, Auteur ; Janique JOHNSON-LAFLEUR, Auteur ; Cécile ROUSSEAU, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202585 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Violent extremism  Specialized clinic  Patient perspective  Autism  Mental health intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Knowledge on the experiences of autistic individuals at risk of violent extremism is emerging, but pathways towards radicalization are still unclear and even less is known about pathways towards desistance and the role of mental health practitioners in the process. Method Through interview and survey data, this study presents the perspectives of seven autistic clients enrolled in a specialized clinic for individuals at risk of violent extremism. Results Results highlight the subjective suffering of autistic participants and show that they use the proposed intervention to improve their wellbeing and their relational network. They feel that their use of the services is associated with a relative disengagement in their radical ideas. Mental health and violent extremism services are generally appreciated and perceived as useful when they are available and adapted but accessing them is difficult and non-adapted interventions may be harmful. Conclusions It is therefore essential to include autistic clients in the therapeutic process and to deliver specialized training to clinicians to increase awareness of adapted tools, develop stronger therapeutic alliance, and create a non-judgemental space for autistic clients. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202585 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Specialized interventions for individuals at risk of violent extremism: Autistic clients' experiences and perspectives [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Anna BONNEL, Auteur ; Christian SAVARD, Auteur ; Janique JOHNSON-LAFLEUR, Auteur ; Cécile ROUSSEAU, Auteur . - 202585. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 124 (June 2025) . - 202585 Mots-clés : Violent extremism  Specialized clinic  Patient perspective  Autism  Mental health intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Knowledge on the experiences of autistic individuals at risk of violent extremism is emerging, but pathways towards radicalization are still unclear and even less is known about pathways towards desistance and the role of mental health practitioners in the process. Method Through interview and survey data, this study presents the perspectives of seven autistic clients enrolled in a specialized clinic for individuals at risk of violent extremism. Results Results highlight the subjective suffering of autistic participants and show that they use the proposed intervention to improve their wellbeing and their relational network. They feel that their use of the services is associated with a relative disengagement in their radical ideas. Mental health and violent extremism services are generally appreciated and perceived as useful when they are available and adapted but accessing them is difficult and non-adapted interventions may be harmful. Conclusions It is therefore essential to include autistic clients in the therapeutic process and to deliver specialized training to clinicians to increase awareness of adapted tools, develop stronger therapeutic alliance, and create a non-judgemental space for autistic clients. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202585 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

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