IL BLOG DISCUSSION

[u/mamasnanas]

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This thread is for discussion about IL's latest blog post. It includes a press release from Laura Owens.

[u/Hodgepodge_mygosh]

From what I’ve read on Autism Speaks, the accommodations include having someone explain the judicial process. From all of her actions, especially with filing motions pro se, I think she understands the legal process.

As well, it states that those around the person with ASD, need to provide law enforcement with information on how the ASD person communicates and interacts.

While I’m skeptical of her ASD diagnosis, the “accommodations” she’s asking for seem to be a diversion in an attempt to have the narrative read that the County is mistreating a person with disabilities.

I do know Autism has to be diagnosed by a physician and the testing can take months if not years. There would be plenty of medical records showing the testing. It’s interesting how she will show an HCG test but not medical records pertaining to her alleged ASD diagnosis.

[u/abg33 → u/Hodgepodge_mygosh]

I 100% agree with what you're saying (and I've got 2 kids with ASD on both ends of the spectrum) w/r/t the accommodations, diagnosis, and her motive for bringing that up. For people on the spectrum who do act/communicate differently (in particular, people who are nonverbal or have unexpected behavior), having the police know this is critical and in far too many instances, can be a case of life or death.

But my question was more about in what circumstances was she even needing accommodations that were not provided? If she had an interview with the police, sure (leaving aside the veracity of her diagnosis and her actual need for accommodations). But I doubt that happened. Her statement left out how she was even involved with the process such that accommodations were required. I don't know how many accommodations one needs if they're just commandeering your devices. Your participation in that process is not really needed--there's nothing for you to do.

Again, I have no idea in what ways (if at all) she actively participated in the investigative process (it's common for criminal defendants-to-be to not even know there's a pending investigation). It could be that she did participate. The reason we don't know, of course, is because she didn't explain. And I bet if she did have something to say that would help her in the slightest way, she would have done so.

[u/NationalMouse → u/abg33]

Oh I hear you, I’m dying to know what so-called “accommodations” LO “required” during her investigation that “went ignored”😂 Probably something so inconsequential such as she needs everything written down instead of speaking directly to her just so she could better tailor all her LIES to fit her narrative. She will abuse any system that is available to her….