Neurodiversity in Custody: Screening Results for ADHD and Autistic Traits in Individuals Arrested by the London Metropolitan Police
Our findings suggest high rates of ADHD and autistic traits in arrestees, particularly among individuals arrested for drug offences. Screening for ADHD and autism at early stages of police contact could serve as a key opportunity to identify undiagnosed individuals and inform appropriate management.
Authors
- Simon Baron‐Cohen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9217-2544)
- Carrie Allison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2272-2090)
- Eleanor Neyroud
- Tanya L. Procyshyn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-6697)
- D Brown
Institutions
- Metropolitan Police Service (GB)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cbm.70018
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Autism Speaks
- Wellcome Trust
- European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations
- Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- University of Cambridge
- European Commission
- Medical Research Council
- NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre