Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 8, 2026

Working Memory Training for Older Participants: A Control Group Training Regimen and Initial Intellectual Functioning Assessment
Published on: September 20, 2020
Characteristics and Outcomes of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Mental
Donald M Linhorst1, Travis M Loux1, P Ann Dirks-Linhorst2
1Donald M. Linhorst and Travis M. Loux, Saint Louis University.
Abstract:
This study compares characteristics and outcomes of 70 defendants with and 1,122 without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) participating in a mental health court. Demographic and clinical characteristics differed, but criminal justice or program characteristics did not. Age, race, marital status, living situation, court location, health insurance status, and likelihood of mental illness or substance abuse diagnosis differed between the two groups. When controlling for other factors, a diagnosis of IDD did not affect the odds of negative termination from the court but did reduce the odds of rearrest within 1 year of leaving the court. Some mental health courts exclude people with IDD; the study concludes inclusion is appropriate.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Intellectual Disability
Stress and Mental Health
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
Characteristics of Life
Predicting Reaction Outcomes
Introduction to Developmental Psychology

