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. 
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