Autism Expert Witnesses in Connecticut

This expert has over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology, specifically trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. He earned his BA from the American University and his MS and PhD in clinical psychology from Florida State University. He completed a fellowship in psychiatry at Boston University and is a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Society of Biological Psychiatry. He previously served as an associate professor of psychiatry at Boston University. He is currently a professor of psychiatry at a prominent university, a clinical psychologist at a PTSD center in a VA healthcare system, and a psychologist at a private forensic practice in Massachusetts focused on PTSD-related matters.

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 Adolescent Psychiatry and the Society for Professors of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, he has authored several books and dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles in the space.

This expert is the founder and clinical director of a psychology firm with offices in Queens and Manhattan. She received her doctorate from Hofstra University and completed her post-doctoral work in neuro-developmental psychology at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn. She is a New York State licensed psychologist and a New York State certified school psychologist. She maintains a faculty appointment at a major university's PhD program in Clinical Psychology, and has previously lectured in psychology departments at many colleges and universities in the NY area.

This expert received his B.S in Psychology and his M.S. in Special Education and Mental Retardation, and a PhD in Special Education from Yeshiva University in 1980. In 2006 he was awarded a position as a Fulbright Senior Specialist and in 2007 was granted the NYU Distinguished Teaching Award. His research includes: special education instructional programming, shaping special education policy, preparation of teachers in special education, and integration of general and special education practices. He has contributed to numerous published works on teaching and special education, and has taught several special education centered study abroad courses.

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of Neuropsychology, being board certified in clinical neuropsychology and professional psychology. He is also certified in advanced rehabilitation research and clinical neuropsychology. Receiving his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of South Florida, he continued on there to to earn his master's in rehabilitation counseling & mental health counseling. His doctorate degree in counseling psychology was granted from the University of Kentucky with specialties in developmental trauma and neuropsychological testing and treatment. Having served as president for the New York Association of Neuropsychology, he maintains active member status at the New York State Psychological Association, the New York Neuropsychology Group, the American Psychological Association and the International Neuropsychology Society. He formerly served as the senior psychologist of clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation at the The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Currently, he serves as a adjunct professor of neuropsychology at a NY medical school and a clinical neuropsychology consultant and psychotherapist at a private neuropsychology services firm.

This highly qualified expert received her BA in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University and went on to receive her MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. She is a member of several distinguished neuropsychology associations including the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, and the New York State Association of Neuropsychology. She previously worked as a Psychology Technician at the Pratt Center and as the Associate Director of Clinical Neuropsychology at Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group. Currently, she works as a Clinical Neuropsychologist at a regional health care system and at a private practice. Her expertise includes neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric and adult populations with known or suspected neurological illness, specifically learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional/behavioral problems, memory disorders/dementia, epilepsy, brain tumors, brain injuries, and strokes.

This highly qualified expert earned her BA in Forensic Psychology and her MA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. She went on to receive her MSW from Hunter College and her MPhil and PhD in Social Welfare from the City University of New York. She is a certified field instructor and rape crisis counselor and a licensed clinical social worker. She has over 15 years of clinical and research experience in social work and has published over 12 journal articles and reports on various topics in social work, including youth criminal offenders. She formerly served as a forensic examiner for the Pasadena Juvenile Court and as an assistant professor and interim director of field education at California State University, Los Angeles. She currently serves as the director of field education for a social work school in NY.

This well-credentialed expert is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Adelphi University, his M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his Ph.D., the expert began his career working at the Catholic Charities foster care and group home agency in Brooklyn. He later directed a large mental health system in Oklahoma and then served as the Clinical Director of a large county mental health clinic upon returning to New York. The expert is active in New York and New Jersey as a forensic psychologist, providing testing and assessment of patients including psychological diagnosis, child abuse/neglect assessments, and alcohol/substance abuse assessments.

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of neuropsychology. She earned her PhD in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience at New York University before completing a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Cornell University Medical College. This expert is currently a New York State certified psychologist. She is active in her field as a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Dyslexia Association, the International Foundation for Autism Research, and the International Neuropsychological Society. She is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous publications throughout her career. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, identification of the cognitive consequences chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and infectious illness, neurologic illness, and brain injury. She has formerly served as a psychologist for the Four Winds Hospital, an assistant professor of psychology at Cornell University Medical College, and a neuropsychologist in the department of psychiatry at Northern Westchester Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as the clinical and research supervisor for doctoral and post-doctoral neuropsychology as well as the director of a neuropsychology clinic in New York. She also owns a private practice in neuropsychology in New York.

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of pain psychology, specifically focusing on multidisciplinary chronic pain management. He received his BA in urban studies before going on to earn his MA and PhD in counseling psychology from the University of North Texas. He is a certified pain educator and a licensed psychologist. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Pain Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the International Association for the Study of Pain. This expert is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, presented as an invited lecturer at various conferences, and as a member of multiple editorial boards for a number of pain journals. Among his former positions are director of psychology at Rehab Medicine Associates, executive director of the Foundation for Ethics in Pain Care, director of research for the Us Pain Foundation, and director of behavioral medicine at Pain Management Options. This expert also owned and operated two private practices in clinical and health psychology for over 25 years. Currently, this expert serves as the director of research and network development at a pain care center in Massachusetts, as well as an adjunct clinical assistant professor at a major medical school.