Autism and the Law: Cases, Statutes, and Materials (Law Casebook)
''For lawyers, policy makers, and disability advocates, this important and timely volume on disability law provides a comprehensive overview of statutes and case law regarding autism and its relation to several major areas of law.'' --Book News Inc.''. . . a most useful guide to an important public policy issue. It is the first major compilation of key cases, statutes, and other materials on the legal questions surrounding autism. Researchers reckon that about one in 110 Americans is on the autism spectrum, a much greater prevalence than in the past. No one can be sure how much of the difference stems from a true increase, as opposed to greater awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria. But there is no question that autism poses enormous legal challenges to the schools and many other institutions.'' --The Claremont Institute website''. . . a most useful guide to an important public policy issue. It is the first major compilation of key cases, statutes, and other materials on the legal questions surrounding autism. Researchers reckon that about one in 110 Americans is on the autism spectrum, a much greater prevalence than in the past. No one can be sure how much of the difference stems from a true increase, as opposed to greater awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria. But there is no question that autism poses enormous legal challenges to the schools and many other institutions.'' --The Claremont Institute website