If your loved one has autism and is caught up in the criminal justice system, you’ve come to the right place.

If you’re concerned your loved one with autism will at some point have an interaction with the police, (which I can almost guarantee you they will), you’ve come to the right place.

My name is Susan McCorkindale. I’m a mom, wife, autism advocate, and author and, in 2023, I found myself forced to become a specialist in the world of autism and criminal justice when my then 31-year-old son who has autism was arrested and charged with solicitation.

Two years later, I’ve learned things I never knew or wanted to know.

Now, my mission is to share what I’ve learned with other parents and caregivers because no one should have to start at ground zero during such a terrifying time.

About Life On The Inside & LAWTISM

Life On The Inside chronicles the 19 months my son and I spent together under house arrest. LAWTISM: Autism, the Law, and What Parents Need to Know covers all I’ve learned about autism and the criminal justice system.

I hope you’ll read both, take notes, and tell a friend.

Our loved ones with autism are counting on us.

A few sample posts from Life On The Inside

Part Nine: The Price of Loneliness

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October 8, 2023
Part Nine: The Price of Loneliness

Seeing my condo in its utter chaos that night with Sandra, I was sick with sadness for my boy. He was trying. I could see it in the fact that, despite my joking, there wasn't any spoiled milk in his fridge or a single bottle of Red Bull. There were eggs and sliced turkey. A loaf of fresh bread, Kraft American cheese si…

Part Sixteen: Mommy's Girl

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November 21, 2023
Part Sixteen: Mommy's Girl

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, to be followed shortly thereafter by THE holidays. When I was a kid, this was indeed the most wonderful time of the year. It’s still wonderful, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit how stressful it is, and how stressful this particular holiday season is.

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Autism parent? Same. Or maybe you love someone with autism. Same here, too. My older son has autism and we spent 19 months together under house arrest. Life On The Inside is a chronicle of our experiences.

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Writer, author, editor, TEDx speaker. Forever Jersey Girl.