Criminal Law, Law Enforcement and Autism
Rick will address the critical role of experts in cases involving individuals on the autism spectrum. Rick will discuss the role of the psychological expert; Lou will talk about the role of a criminal investigator. Miscarriages of justice occur on a daily basis against ASD individuals and family members. It is only through education of those in law enforcement and the courts that these injustices can be stopped.
C. Rick Ellis, EdD
Rick is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. He is the host of the new AutismOne Internet radio show Advocacy and Forensic Issues on the Spectrum. He is an Assistant Professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Director of Spectrum Psychological and Forensic Services. He frequently testifies as an expert in special education, criminal and civil cases involving individuals on the autism spectrum.
Louis Conte
Louis Conte is the father of triplet boys, two with autism. He is the Director of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Justice Project – the “1322 Project” - and a founding advocate member of EBCALA. He serves on the board of the Autism Action Network. Mr. Conte has advocated extensively in New York for autism health insurance reform, vaccine choice and improved educational services for people with autism.
