Diretrizes para entrevista forense com crianças com espectro autista em alegações de violência sexual

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects social, cognitive, and adaptive skills, making children vulnerable to acts of violence due to difficulty in understanding intentions and expressions. The diagnosis is based on five criteria that include communication deficits and repetitive patterns of behavior. Individuals diagnosed with ASD are more likely to be victims of violence and to deal with the report in court, psychology professionals use forensic interviews to obtain reports from children in cases of sexual violence, but face communication barriers that make it difficult to include children with ASD. This work aims to develop a guideline for forensic interviews with these children, with specific objectives of identifying clinical characteristics that affect the execution of the interview, effective techniques, need for resources, and adequacy of the phases of the process. The guide seeks to improve the approach and effectiveness of interviews, promoting a more inclusive environment that is sensitive to the needs of these children. Keywords: Forensic; Interview; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child;.