Autism Knows No Borders

Autistic Traits vs. Criminal Law, with Tom Oliver


Listen Later

Discover what’s possible when rehabilitation fits the crime. 

Tom Oliver is an autism self-advocate, a TEDx Speaker, and an aspiring lawyer from Australia who has dedicated his career to helping autistic individuals caught up in the justice system. 

In this conversation, we discuss: 

  • Autism acceptance in Australia
  • Tom’s finding out about his diagnosis
  • How autism affects his everyday life
  • How Tom became interested in the law
  • Three characteristics that are underlying causes of crimes among autistic people
  • Challenges autistic people may face in the prison system
  • Ideas to mitigate injustices against autistic individuals
  • To learn more about Tom Oliver, please visit tomoliver.biz

    ----more----

    Are you a self-advocate willing to share your experiences and educate others? Are you a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Are you a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? Whatever your role related to autism is, you can join our Global Autism Community to connect and collaborate with people all over the world. 

    Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. 

    ----more----

    We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. 

    Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast

    Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project

    We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Autism Knows No BordersBy Global Autism Project

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    86 ratings


    More shows like Autism Knows No Borders

    View all
    Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

    Hidden Brain

    43,695 Listeners

    10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

    10% Happier with Dan Harris

    12,777 Listeners

    The Daily by The New York Times

    The Daily

    113,164 Listeners

    The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show by CITIUS MAG

    The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

    1,840 Listeners

    Neurodiversity Podcast by Emily Kircher-Morris

    Neurodiversity Podcast

    424 Listeners

    Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard by Armchair Umbrella

    Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

    69,745 Listeners

    Allison after NXIVM from Uncover by CBC

    Allison after NXIVM from Uncover

    10,235 Listeners

    THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST by Holly Blanc Moses

    THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

    649 Listeners

    Uniquely Human: The Podcast by ART19    Uniquely Human

    Uniquely Human: The Podcast

    421 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    29,400 Listeners

    Meet My Autistic Brain by The Autistic Woman™

    Meet My Autistic Brain

    307 Listeners

    Depresh Mode with John Moe by John Moe, Maximum Fun

    Depresh Mode with John Moe

    818 Listeners

    All There Is with Anderson Cooper by CNN Podcasts

    All There Is with Anderson Cooper

    10,538 Listeners

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce by Wondery

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

    18,168 Listeners