Working with Autistic Clients in Family Law Cases

Introduction

This webinar will provide family lawyers with the necessary understanding about autism in the context of the Family Justice System and why it is so important for family lawyers to have an in depth understanding of how better to support autistic clients as well as professional colleagues.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding how the autistic brain functions
• Discussion about why autism is relevant to the Family Justice System
• What reasonable adjustments family lawyers should be making to better support the needs of their clients including a sensory audit of their surroundings
• Crucial planning and preparation both before, during and after client meetings
• Crucial planning and preparation both before, during and after conferences and court appointments
• Helpful tips on what phrases to avoid
• Crucial understanding of what may happen when the needs of our autistic clients are not met and the impact this has on mental health and wellbeing

This webinar was recorded on 13th March 2023