Autism spectrum disorder and personality disorders: How do clinicians carry out a differential diagnosis? (2023)
Journal Article
Allely, C. S., Woodhouse, E., & Mukherjee, R. A. (2023). Autism spectrum disorder and personality disorders: How do clinicians carry out a differential diagnosis?. Autism, 27(6), 1847-1850. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613231151356

Although it is recognised that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and personality disorders (PDs) have a variety of factors in common, the exact nature of the relationship between ASD and the PDs remains unclear. The overlapping symptom profiles and comp... Read More about Autism spectrum disorder and personality disorders: How do clinicians carry out a differential diagnosis?.

Application of The Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol (TRAP-18) to the case of the Army-Navy recruiting center attacker in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022)
Journal Article
Tassin, C., & Allely, C. (2022). Application of The Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol (TRAP-18) to the case of the Army-Navy recruiting center attacker in Little Rock, Arkansas. Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression, https://doi.org/10.1080/19434472.2022.2118349

We applied the Path to Intended Violence (PTIV; Calhoun & Weston, 2003) model and the Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol (TRAP-18; Meloy et al., 2015) to study the case of a lone-actor jihadist who carried out a fatal shooting at a joint... Read More about Application of The Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol (TRAP-18) to the case of the Army-Navy recruiting center attacker in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Autism spectrum disorder, extremism and the role of developmental-behavioral pediatric clinicians (2022)
Journal Article
Soares, N., Allely, C. S., Straub, F., & Penner, M. (2022). Autism spectrum disorder, extremism and the role of developmental-behavioral pediatric clinicians. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 43(8), 480-488. https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0000000000001108

Extremism is a global phenomenon, with an increasing domestic and international presence. Extremists recruit persons to their causes through online forums that spread hate-filled narratives and promote violence. Individuals with autism spectrum disor... Read More about Autism spectrum disorder, extremism and the role of developmental-behavioral pediatric clinicians.

Psychiatric and legal issues surrounding the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: the importance of considering the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (2022)
Journal Article
Allely, C., Kennedy, S., & Warren, I. (2022). Psychiatric and legal issues surrounding the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: the importance of considering the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, https://doi.org/10.1037/law0000355

Julian Assange is an Australian national and the founder of WikiLeaks, a nonprofit organization that publishes news leaks and classified information provided by anonymous whistle-blowers. In May 2019, a United States federal grand jury returned an 18... Read More about Psychiatric and legal issues surrounding the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: the importance of considering the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

“Cardboard Gangsters”; “In Crowd” and “No Control” : a case study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the prison environment (2022)
Journal Article
Allely, C., & Wood, A. (2022). “Cardboard Gangsters”; “In Crowd” and “No Control” : a case study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the prison environment. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-02-2022-0002

Purpose: Prisoners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need to be identified in order that they are given the necessary and appropriate support and safeguards. It is increasingly recognised that, for individuals with ASD, prison can be more challengi... Read More about “Cardboard Gangsters”; “In Crowd” and “No Control” : a case study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the prison environment.

Serial and mass murderers (2022)
Book Chapter
Allely, C. (2022). Serial and mass murderers. In L. Kurtz (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict (Third Edition) (768-780). Academic Press (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820195-4.00048-0

This article will explore serial and mass murder. It will cover the literature which has investigated leakage and warning signs or red flags in mass shooters. The role of biological, or body-related, issues; narcissism; fame-seeking; the injustice co... Read More about Serial and mass murderers.

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Investigative interviewing : a systematic review highlighting clinical and legal implications and recommendations (2021)
Journal Article
Gilbert, D., Allely, C., Mukherjee, R., & Cook, P. (2022). Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Investigative interviewing : a systematic review highlighting clinical and legal implications and recommendations. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 40(1), 170-185. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2552

Individuals with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are estimated to be 19 times more likely to encounter the criminal justice system (CJS) in comparison to individuals without FASD. During encounters with the CJS, investigative interviews are... Read More about Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Investigative interviewing : a systematic review highlighting clinical and legal implications and recommendations.

Exploring female involvement in acts of terrorism and mass shootings : a systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Nicholson, D., & Allely, C. (2021). Exploring female involvement in acts of terrorism and mass shootings : a systematic review. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 11(4), 335-356. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-05-2021-0017

The primary objective of the present systematic review was: (1) To explore the current literature which assesses the incidence of completed or attempted mass shooting events in which a female party acted either alone or as an accomplice; (2) Explore... Read More about Exploring female involvement in acts of terrorism and mass shootings : a systematic review.

Defendants with intellectual disability and autism spectrum conditions : the perspective of clinicians working across three jurisdictions (2021)
Journal Article
McCarthy, J., Chaplin, E., Hayes, S., Søndenaa, E., Chester, V., Morrissey, C., …Forrester, A. (2021). Defendants with intellectual disability and autism spectrum conditions : the perspective of clinicians working across three jurisdictions. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 29(5), 698-717. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2021.1976297

The treatment of vulnerable defendants by criminal justice systems or correctional systems varies within and between countries. The purpose of this paper is to examine three legal jurisdictions - New South Wales in Australia, Norway, England and Wale... Read More about Defendants with intellectual disability and autism spectrum conditions : the perspective of clinicians working across three jurisdictions.

Evaluation of a liaison and diversion Court Mental Health Service for defendants with neurodevelopmental disorders (2021)
Journal Article
Chaplin, E., McCarthy, J., Marshall-Tate, K., Ali, S., Xenitidis, K., Childs, J., …Forrester, A. (2021). Evaluation of a liaison and diversion Court Mental Health Service for defendants with neurodevelopmental disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 119, 104103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104103

Aim: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) may present as neuropsychiatric problems as well as impairments of motor, cognitive, social and communication functioning. This study describes the introduction of a specialist service with expertise in NDD in... Read More about Evaluation of a liaison and diversion Court Mental Health Service for defendants with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD) (2021)
Thesis
Tate, D. The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD). (Thesis). University of Salford Manchester

Many young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have an average or above average IQ yet still struggle with the social competencies needed to successfully navigate into adulthood. Despite many individuals with ASD experiencing significant c... Read More about The development and evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioural Social Competence Therapeutic Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability (CBSCTI-ASD).

Autism Spectrum Disorder and the criminal law (2021)
Report
Gerry QC, F., Allely, C., & Rowland, A. (2021). Autism Spectrum Disorder and the criminal law

This article contains much of what we discussed in our Libertas Lecture on 22 April 2021 which followed the theme of the A.A. Milne quote: “You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you; you have to go to them somet... Read More about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the criminal law.

Self-harm and mental health characteristics of prisoners with elevated rates of autistic traits (2021)
Journal Article
elevated rates of autistic traits. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 114, 103987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103987

Background: Prevalence studies among prisoners have found rates of 1 to 4% for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autistic traits. However, little is known about those prisoners with high levels of autistic traits. Aim: This aim of this study was t... Read More about Self-harm and mental health characteristics of prisoners with elevated rates of autistic traits.

Dealing with trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders : trauma informed care, treatment, and forensic implications (2021)
Journal Article
Faccini, L., & Allely, C. (2021). Dealing with trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders : trauma informed care, treatment, and forensic implications. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 30(8), 1082-1092. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2020.1853295

Trauma is prevalent in the lives of adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a result, a routine screening for trauma is essential especially when autism-related symptoms are heightened or when violence is exhibited. Case studies and empiric... Read More about Dealing with trauma in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders : trauma informed care, treatment, and forensic implications.

Parenting programmes for incarcerated fathers : clinical and research recommendations (2020)
Journal Article
Allely, C. (2020). Parenting programmes for incarcerated fathers : clinical and research recommendations. Journal of correctional education (Online), 71(2), 2-19

There is a significant gap in our knowledge and understanding regarding how to most effectively support incarcerated parents (particularly incarcerated fathers) to ensure that they can be the most effective parents they can possibly be. Currently, th... Read More about Parenting programmes for incarcerated fathers : clinical and research recommendations.

Case report : autism spectrum disorder symptomology and child pornography (2020)
Journal Article
Allely, C. (2020). Case report : autism spectrum disorder symptomology and child pornography. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 11(3), 171-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-11-2019-0026

Purpose: Allely and Dubin (2018) and Allely et al. (2019) have emphasised that there are a range of innate vulnerabilities in many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are charged with the viewing of indecent images of children (IIOC).... Read More about Case report : autism spectrum disorder symptomology and child pornography.

Autism Spectrum Disorders and stalking (2020)
Journal Article
Mercer, J., & Allely, C. (2020). Autism Spectrum Disorders and stalking. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 10(3), 201-218. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-01-2020-0003

Purpose: Despite an increasing number of studies which examine sexual offending behaviour in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) individuals (e.g. Allen et al., 2008; de la Cuesta, 2010; King & Murphy, 2014; Pearce & Berney, 2016), there has been a lack o... Read More about Autism Spectrum Disorders and stalking.

The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism (2020)
Book
Allely, C. (2020). The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism. Routledge

Featuring a unique overview of the different forms of extreme violence, this book considers the psychology of extreme violence alongside a variety of contributing factors, such as brain abnormalities in homicide offenders. Featuring several contempor... Read More about The psychology of extreme violence : a case study approach to serial homicide, mass shooting, school shooting and lone-actor terrorism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder, bestiality and zoophilia : a systematic PRISMA review (2020)
Journal Article
Allely, C. (2020). Autism Spectrum Disorder, bestiality and zoophilia : a systematic PRISMA review. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 11(2), 75-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-06-2019-0012

Purpose There remains a lack of knowledge surrounding paraphilic or deviant arousal sexual behaviours in individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Kellaher, 2015). The purpose of this paper is to explore the literature for any empirical study... Read More about Autism Spectrum Disorder, bestiality and zoophilia : a systematic PRISMA review.

The contributory role of psychopathology and inhibitory control in the case of mass shooter James Holmes (2020)
Journal Article
Allely, C. (2020). The contributory role of psychopathology and inhibitory control in the case of mass shooter James Holmes. Aggression and violent behavior, 51, 101382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2020.101382

In this article, the case of Mr Holmes is discussed in detail with a particular focus on the treatment he received when he was at graduate school in the months leading up to the shooting and, primarily, the findings from the sanity evaluation carried... Read More about The contributory role of psychopathology and inhibitory control in the case of mass shooter James Holmes.