Narrative Practice in Investigative Interviews of Individuals With Intellectual Disability.

The study compared adults with intellectual disabilities to children aged 5-7, which may not be an appropriate comparison due to developmental differences. The severity of intellectual disability and individual cognitive or linguistic abilities were not verified or controlled for, limiting the applicability of findings to those with severe disabilities or significant communication impairments. Participants were recruited from daycare centres and likely had better communication and social skills than those without regular social interactions. The staged event was brief and recent, whereas real-world abuse disclosures often involve significant time delays and trauma, which may affect recall. More participants were excluded from the open-ended practice group than the specific practice group, suggesting some individuals with intellectual disabilities may find open-ended practice difficult or non-cooperative.

The author declares no conflicts of interest. The study was funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Do not assume this practice phase works for all individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study excluded participants who were uncooperative or had significant sensory impairments, and the authors note that open-ended prompts may be ineffective for those with severe disabilities or limited verbal abilities.