ID and Forensic Evaluations

Dr. M.E. Wood joins Forensic Briefs to examine the complexities of forensic evaluations involving individuals with intellectual disability. The discussion addresses identification challenges, competency assessment, limits of restoration efforts, use and misuse of assessment tools, and the role of reasonable accommodations. Dr. Wood highlights systemic inequities, ethical dilemmas, and practical strategies for forensic clinicians working with this underserved and often misunderstood population.