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Learning Disability
Learning disability assessments identify significant impairments in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour that originate before adulthood. These reports provide essential evidence for legal practitioners to determine a client’s capacity, eligibility for social care, or requirement for special measures in court.
Overview
When this report is required
- Fitness to Plead Inquiries determine if a defendant’s intellectual impairment prevents them from understanding criminal proceedings
- Care Act Eligibility Assessments are necessary to secure statutory support services for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Family Court Capacity Reviews evaluate if a parent with a learning disability can provide a safe standard of care
- Special Measures Applications provide evidence for the court to allow intermediaries or simplified questioning for vulnerable witnesses
What the expert assesses
- General intellectual functioning (IQ scores)
- Adaptive behaviour and life skills
- Communication and literacy levels
- History of developmental onset
- Impact on decision-making capacity
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Home, Prison, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Criminal, Family, Court of Protection |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Clinical Psychologists
Educational Psychologists
Psychiatrists
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.