April 5, 2026

When Autism Meets the Legal System: A Clinician’s Guide

When Autism Meets the Legal System: A Clinician’s Guide
When Autism Meets the Legal System: A Clinician’s Guide
The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
When Autism Meets the Legal System: A Clinician’s Guide

Legal questions come up in clinical care of autistic children and adults more often than many of us expect. A parent asks for a custody letter; a school requests documentation for services; a patient asks about disability benefits or driving. When autistic patients face legal systems, clinicians can help, but only if we stay within our role.

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Published On: 04/06/2025

Duration: 19 minutes, 01 seconds

Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.