Forensic Neuropsychology Clinic
This is a SPA service for children and young people who have known or suspected neuro-developmental or neurological difficulties who may be involved with the criminal justice system or be at high risk of being so in the future. Referred children and young people are likely to present with behavioural problems like violence and aggression towards others, harming themselves, fire setting or engaging in sexually inappropriate behaviour and disengagement with education. This clinic offers forensic psychiatry and neuropsychological diagnostic and risk assessments to young people.
Outcomes:
• Comprehensive diagnostic assessment including neuropsychological evaluation
• Identification of risk factors and whether mental health issues or neuropsychological status might be viewed as mitigating factors in relation to the offence(e.g. ADHD or learning disability)
• Identification and improved understanding of diagnosis and cognitive ability to offending
• Effective participation in court proceedings
• Comprehensive report for the court and attends court to give expert evidence upon request.
Dr. Maxine Sinclair has over 19 years experience conducting evaluations for court and providing expert witness testimony.
Our other clinics are listed below, please click on the links for more detailed information on each:
• Neuropsychology
• Medical Legal
• Acquired Brain Injury