Social and individual grievances and attraction to extremist ideologies in individuals with autism: Insights from a clinical sample

Rousseau, Cécile; Johnson‐Lafleur, Janique; Ngov, Cindy; Miconi, Diana; Mittermaier, Sarah; Bonnel, Anna; Savard, Christian; Veissière, Samuel P. L.

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102171

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“…Because they are largely based on disclosure of violent fantasies, intents, and plans, clinicians mentioned that risk assessments could be influenced by the patient's diagnosis, which may influence their narrative strategies. More specifically, clients with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis were seen as more likely to reveal socially undesirable thoughts, both because they would have a different appraisal of the possible reactions that this may elicit, but also because they often would not envision to lie (Rousseau et al, 2023). Interpreting this pattern of disclosure as a sign that the patients were actually more dangerous could lead to erroneous conclusions.…”

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Risk assessment challenges in a specialized clinic for individuals referred for violent extremism.

Rousseau,

Johnson-Lafleur,

Ngov

et al. 2024

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management

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Public Significance StatementRisk assessment in individuals presenting mental health problems who are attracted by violent extremism is challenging and requires questioning the relative usefulness of risk assessment instruments in those two fields. Structured professional judgment risk assessment instruments are helpful to support clinical decisions and engage partners in intervention with this clientele. Further research should explore the potential benefits of combining mental health and violent extremism risk assessment tools.

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confidence: 99%

Risk assessment challenges in a specialized clinic for individuals referred for violent extremism.

Rousseau,

Johnson-Lafleur,

Ngov

et al. 2024

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management

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Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience

Wijekoon,

Robison,

Welch

et al. 2024

Autism in Adulthood

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“Groups Are Still a Problem … but a Different One!”: Reflecting on the Role Played by Non-Violent Extremist Groups in the Radicalisation Pathways of Individuals in the UK

Orofino

2024

Social Sciences

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Non-violent (vocal) extremists are at the centre of inflamed debates in the UK as they use their freedom of speech to legally oppose key democratic values and national authorities while targeting specific groups in the society as alleged enemies. This paper aims to explore the radicalisation pathways of individuals in the UK who hold radical and extreme ideas but who have not (yet) committed any offence. More precisely, this paper aims to uncover the role (if any) played by non-violent extremist groups in pathways to radicalisation. To do so, this paper focuses on people supported by the Channel programme, the main early de-radicalisation programme within the Prevent Scheme. This paper innovatively uses first-hand data reflecting the views of Channel practitioners on radicalisation pathways. This study concludes that non-violent extremist groups (as structures) still play a role in familiarising/acculturating individuals with specific ideological concepts. However, the processes of identity building and resource mobilisation seem to be strongly agent-led when observing Channel population in the UK.

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Social and individual grievances and attraction to extremist ideologies in individuals with autism: Insights from a clinical sample

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Risk assessment challenges in a specialized clinic for individuals referred for violent extremism.

Risk assessment challenges in a specialized clinic for individuals referred for violent extremism.

Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience

“Groups Are Still a Problem … but a Different One!”: Reflecting on the Role Played by Non-Violent Extremist Groups in the Radicalisation Pathways of Individuals in the UK

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