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Autism expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, behavioral therapy, special education, and neurology. Some of the most common specialties among autism expert witnesses also include developmental disorders, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, pediatric neurology, and clinical psychology. They have provided opinions on the effects of early intervention strategies, educational accommodations, behavioral therapies, communication challenges, and social interaction difficulties.

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Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert WitnessView profile

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Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American...

Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This...

Epidemiology and Behavioral Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Epidemiology and Behavioral Science Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the epidemiology and behavioral science field, specializing in foodborne outbreaks, worksite health, workplace behaviors, consumer retail behavior, and, most recently, the impact of COVID-19 on human behavior. She earned a BA in math and psychology from Bradley University, an MS in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of South...

Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, & Early Intervention Expert WitnessView profile

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Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, & Early Intervention Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified applied behavior analysis expert has 20 years of experience in her field, specializing in autism, developmental disabilities, and early intervention. She earned her BA in clinical psychology from Lock Haven University and her MA in applied behavior analysis from Penn State University. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and certified as a Competent Learner Model coach....

Health & Human Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Health & Human Services Expert Witness

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Alaska

This former health and human services worker of 10+ years is the current proprietor of a behavioral health services private practice. She a certified clinical social worker in several states,and is a member of such prestigious societies as the Health Care Compliance Association and the National Association of Social Workers. Her specialty includes treatment of sexual offenders and survivors of...

Neuropsychiatry  cognitive  and behavioral neurology Expert WitnessView profile

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Neuropsychiatry cognitive and behavioral neurology Expert Witness

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California

This expert gained his MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurology at Brown University. He completed an additional fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is board certified in neurology. Currently he is an assistant professor of neurology of a university's memory...

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Expert WitnessView profile

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Expert Witness

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Nevada

This expert is a well qualified and experienced drug and alcohol treatment professional. He completed his BA at SUNY, and his MS in clinical mental health counseling and MBA at UNLV. He is a certified addictionologist and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. He is also active in the field as a member of the State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals and serves on the Governor’s...

Residential Treatment and Behavioral Health Organization Administration Expert WitnessView profile

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Residential Treatment and Behavioral Health Organization Administration Expert Witness

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Vermont

This qualified expert has extensive experience with residential treatment centers, group homes, and the administration of non-profit behavioral health organizations. He earned his BA from Brown University before earning his MEd in teaching and counseling methods from Newton College and his EdD from the Harvard University. This expert began his career as the director of the Full Circle School, an...

Neurodiversity and Disability Policy Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurodiversity and Disability Policy Expert Witness

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Florida

This qualified expert specializes in disability, autism, neurodiversity, disability policy, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the intersection of autism and disability with the law. She earned her BSBA in psychology, criminology, and law from the University of Florida before earning her JD from the University of Miami. She is a licensed attorney and is active in her field as an author of...

Autism & Behavioral Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Autism & Behavioral Analysis Expert Witness

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Indiana

This highly qualified expert is board certified in behavior analysis and conducts studies on autism spectrum disorders. She received her MS degree in special education from the University of Illinois and her PhD degree from Indiana University. She is a member of the board of directors at the National Autism Society of America and the vice-president at Northwest Indiana Autism Society of America....

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Psychiatry – Autism Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry – Autism Expert Witness

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New York

This expert in autism spectrum disorders completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and has since pursued academic, research, and clinical work in the field. He is the Clinical Director of the Autism Center at one of New York's largest hospitals and also serves as the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A member of the American Academy of...

Child and Family Clinical Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Child and Family Clinical Psychology Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as a psychologist, specializing in child and family psychology issues such as child maltreatment, sexual abuse, trauma,a nd the evaluation and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental, cognitive, behavioral, and mood disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She earned her BS, MS, and PhD in psychology from Florida Institute of Technology, and spent...

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Neuropsychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Neuropsychology Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified neuropsychology expert is a licensed psychologist specializing in TBI, autism, and developmental delays. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to receive her MS in clinical health and psychology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in clinical and health psychology with a...

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Autism Expert Witness FAQs

An autism expert witness provides specialized knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, their diagnosis, treatment, and impact on individuals. They can offer crucial insights in cases involving education, healthcare, discrimination, and more.

Autism expert witnesses are often needed in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, educational disputes, employment discrimination cases, and family law matters involving autistic individuals.

An autism expert can evaluate whether appropriate accommodations were provided to meet the individual's needs, assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies, and suggest necessary modifications.

Subspecialties include but are not limited to pediatric neurology, child psychiatry, behavioral analysis, special education, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.

Yes. Autism experts can testify on the efficacy and appropriateness of various treatments or interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, or medication management.

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