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The evaluation of competence to stand trial is by far the most common forensic evaluation conducted. It has been estimated...

In this article, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is examined through the lens of school psychology, exploring its etiology, diagnosis,...

The Fitness Interview Test-Revised (FIT-R) is an instrument designed for use by mental health professionals in evaluations of competence to...

Offers a comprehensive exploration of this complex neurodevelopmental condition. Beginning with an introduction that defines Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and...

The Financial Capacity Instrument (FCI) is a conceptually based, standardized psychometric instrument designed to directly assess everyday financial activities and...

Bipolar Disorder (Childhood Onset) is a complex and often underrecognized psychiatric condition that manifests in children and adolescents. This article...

A number of states in the United States provide by statute that defendants charged with murder or attempted murder may...

Communication disorders, encompassing various speech, language, and social communication impairments, present a critical concern in the field of school psychology....

Evaluation of Competency to Stand Trial-Revised (ECST-R) is a semistructured interview that is designed to assess criminal defendants’ capacities as...

This article delves into the intricacies of Conduct Disorder, a pervasive and debilitating mental health condition that profoundly affects the...

Diminished capacity refers to two distinct doctrines. The first, known as the mens rea variant, refers to the use of...

This article on depression provides a comprehensive exploration of this prevalent and debilitating mental health disorder within the context of...

Although the insanity defense is numerically insignificant, it remains profoundly important to the criminal justice system as the focal point...

Dyslexia, a common reading disorder affecting individuals of all ages, presents a complex interplay of genetic, neurobiological, and cognitive factors...

Evaluations of competency to stand trial are the most common source of referrals to forensic mental health practitioners. While the...

Echolalia, a complex communication phenomenon, holds a significant place in the field of psychology, particularly within the context of school...

The law in the United States requires that criminal defendants be competent to participate in the adjudicatory proceedings against them....

This article on fears explores the multifaceted nature of fear, delving into its developmental, categorical, and neurobiological dimensions. It dissects...

In the United States, it is permissible, with the approval of the judge, for a criminal defendant to act as...

In this article on Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), we provide a comprehensive overview of this prevalent psychological condition. GAD is...

Appellate review of a felony conviction is a constitutional right. The validity of a relinquishment of this or any other...

This article on learning disabilities provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, encompassing the definition, classification, and early diagnosis of...

The legal standard for competency to stand trial in the United States was articulated by the U.S. Supreme Court in...

Mental retardation, a complex and multifaceted condition, has long been a subject of clinical, educational, and psychological inquiry. This article...

Competency to confess refers to a suspect’s ability to make a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of the Miranda warnings...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by intrusive, distressing obsessions and the performance of ritualistic compulsions. This...

The question of whether an individual is competent to be sentenced hinges on the broader question “What is competence?” In...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a clinically significant childhood behavioral disorder characterized by persistent patterns of defiance, hostility, and disobedience...

The Competency Screening Test (CST) was developed to address the unnecessary pretrial detention and commitment of individuals charged with crimes...

Psychopathology in children is a critical area of study within developmental psychology and child psychiatry. This article delves into the...

The Competence to Stand Trial Assessment Instrument, often called the Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI), was developed in 1973 as a...

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and debilitating psychological condition that arises in the aftermath of exposure to severe...

The Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants With Mental Retardation (CAST*MR) consists of 50 questions and was designed to...