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Send us a text Mark Mahoney reveals his groundbreaking work as possibly the only attorney in North America exclusively dedicated to defending individuals with autism spectrum disorder who face criminal charges. Through years of specialized practice, he shares crucial insights about how the criminal justice system fundamentally misunderstands autism. • Autism directly affects social understanding and learning of unwritten rules • People with autism often commit crimes without understanding they're doing anything wrong • Most prosecutors, judges, and attorneys lack basic knowledge about autism • Many clients have normal or high IQs but social skills equivalent to a 3-year-old • The criminal justice system treats autism cases as standard situations despite DOJ guidelines • Organizations meant to advocate for autism often avoid addressing criminalization issues • Prevention through explicit teaching of social and sexual boundaries is crucial • Careful selection of attorneys who understand autism is essential for families • Mahoney's cases show 40% success at keeping clients off sex offender registry • Zero percent recidivism among his nearly 200 clients demonstrates these are not typical offenders If you know anyone who would like to share their story, send them to TonyMantor.com. Tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me, The World, because you are not alone in this world. https://tonymantor.com https://Facebook.com/tonymantor https://instagram.com/tonymantor https://twitter.com/tonymantor https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI) The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates. Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed. Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals, such as licensed therapists, psychologists, or physicians, before making decisions about mental health or autism- related care. Reliance on this podcast's contents is at the listener's own risk. Why Not Me is not liable for any outcomes, financial or otherwise, resulting from actions taken based on the information provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.