Psychological assessment is becoming more and more complex. The demands on experts are considerable, yet there is an alarming number of professionals who do not understand the role of the expert witness is one of an independent advisor to the court rather than their advocate. Advanced Assessments SitemapPress This ImageOpen Now – 24 hour […]
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The Interplay Between the Disabilities of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD Dyslexia can co-occur with other neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD. Because individuals are born with dyslexia, ADHD other conditions such as autism these conditions often meet the criteria of a disability under the Equality Act 2010. That is, they are: Significant Substantial; and Have a
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Educational Psychologist Assessment It is a common misconception that only educational psychologists can assess specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, and autism. However, psychologists from several other disciplines in psychology frequently assess these conditions and the learning needs of children and adults. Educational Psychologists and Child Psychologists Assess Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities
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Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? People with Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA are driven to avoid demands due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control. PDA is increasingly recognised as being part of the autism spectrum. Some psychologists refer to it as a
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) People with autism exhibit the severity of autistic symptoms on a spectrum. The lowest level of the autism spectrum is Level 1 (high functioning autism sometimes called Asperger Syndrome). At the opposite end of the spectrum are individuals at Level 3, these individuals require substantial support. Figure 1: Autism Spectrum
Mental Health and the Law There is a strong relationship between mental health and the law, as far as the rights of people with mental illness is concerned the World Health Organisation outline 10 basic principles that should protect the rights of people with mental illness: Mental Health Care Law: 10 Basic Principles – World
What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of mental life. The discipline is of relevance to professionals working in various areas of the legal profession. How Expert Witness Psychologists Assist in Criminal Proceedings Expert Witness Psychologists are often called on by criminal law experts to advise on whether an individual needs an intermediary to participate
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“Parental alienation is often raised as a reason for children not wanting to see the parent who they do not live with in child contact and residence disputes. The psychological process of parental alienation is said to develop by the parent with care, and therefore with power, directly or indirectly causing the child to show
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