I'd like opinions here, plz.
Hey guys. Saw this via Fark.com. Do you think it's legitimate autism?
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Autistic teen Sky Walker not guilty in mother's death, lawyers say
Posted by Associated Press March 20, 2009 11:07AM
RAVENNA [Ohio] - Lawyers for an autistic teenager charged with murdering his mother have entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in Northeast Ohio.
Eighteen-year-old Sky Walker did not appear in Portage County Common Pleas Court in Ravenna for today's hearing.
His team of three defense attorneys and a lawyer who serves as his guardian entered the plea in the death of Kent State University politics professor Trudy Steuernagel.
His attorneys say Walker can't hold a conversation and thus can't understand the charges or help in his defense. A judge has ordered exams for competency and mental retardation.
The issue of Walker's competency to stand trial will be handled at a court hearing to be scheduled later.
Autism is a developmental disability that limits social interaction and communication skills.
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Autistic teen Sky Walker not guilty in mother's death, lawyers say
Posted by Associated Press March 20, 2009 11:07AM
RAVENNA [Ohio] - Lawyers for an autistic teenager charged with murdering his mother have entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in Northeast Ohio.
Eighteen-year-old Sky Walker did not appear in Portage County Common Pleas Court in Ravenna for today's hearing.
His team of three defense attorneys and a lawyer who serves as his guardian entered the plea in the death of Kent State University politics professor Trudy Steuernagel.
His attorneys say Walker can't hold a conversation and thus can't understand the charges or help in his defense. A judge has ordered exams for competency and mental retardation.
The issue of Walker's competency to stand trial will be handled at a court hearing to be scheduled later.
Autism is a developmental disability that limits social interaction and communication skills.