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Developmental Disabilities Expert Witnesses

Developmental disabilities expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on developmental disabilities. The developmental disabilities expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Evaluation, Forensic Psychology, Geriatrics, Life Care Planning, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Bret Vaks, MBA

Abuse & Neglect Cases
Group Homes/Day Programs
IDD, Autism, Mental Illness

Andrea L. Dobrin

Developmental Disabilities
Behavioral Health
Residential Treatment

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Anneli Barrios, Ph.D.

Pediatric Neuropsychology Expert Witness

California

Neuropsychology, Pediatrics - Child, Forensic, Evaluation, Munchausen by Proxy, Second Opinion, Developmental Disabilities, Bilingual, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Record Review, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multilingual, PTSD, Custody, Finnish, Trauma, Mandarin, Lead Poisoning, Adolescent, Film / Movie Industry

Certified Forensic Examiner Multilingual / Bilingual Mandarin / Cantonese Neuropsychology Evaluations offered. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) offered. Independent Neuropsychological / Medical Evaluations (INME) offered. Specialty areas: TBI, PTSD, various other medical conditions & injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Extensive experience in evaluating and diagnosing all conditions included in the DSM. Over 20 years of experience. Never lost a case. Evaluations available for the following populations: pediatric, adolescents, and adults. Willingness and extensive experience traveling to various states. Extensive experience in servicing international clients. Extensive experience servicing Film / Movie industry clients & other clients requiring high levels of privacy and / or discretion.

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Sheryll M. Casuga, Psy.D.

San Francisco, California

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Intelligence Testing, Adaptive Functioning, Competency to Stand Trial, Diagnostics, Psychological Assessments, Child/ Adult Testing

Dr. Sheryll Casuga is a California-Licensed Clinical Psychologist who serves an an autism and developmental disability expert. She has been in the field of autism since 2008. Dr. Casuga specializes in the evaluation of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, and other neuro-developmental disorders. Dr. Casuga is currently working at the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) in California for the past 10 years. She previously worked at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, California and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). Dr. Casuga received her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California in 2011. Dr. Casuga has performed over 1000 diagnostic evaluations on autism and intellectual disability, and has reviewed over 3000 developmental disability cases. Dr. Casuga has been serving as the forensic psychology specialist for RCEB's Forensic Review Team since 2015 and has pe...

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DeAndrea Williams, CRC, CVE, IPEC, CLCP

Vocational Rehabilitation, PERA, ERISA, Disability

Land of Goods Vocational Consulting

Aurora, Colorado

Disability Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation - vocational evaluation, employment, FMLA, Medical Review, life care planning, Leave of Absence, Employability Analysis, life care planner, developmental disabilities, Short Term Disability, ADA Accommodations, Labor, Psychometric, rehabilitation, Long Term Disability, Rehabilitation Counseling, ERISA, PERA, family law, divorce

DeAndrea T. Williams, CRC, CVE, IPEC, CLCP, is a nationally recognized expert in vocational evaluation, earning capacity analysis, rehabilitation counseling, and life care planning. She brings more than a decade of specialized experience in assessing the vocational impact of physical, psychological, cognitive, and developmental conditions across disability, employment law, civil litigation, ERISA, workers’ compensation, and personal injury matters. As the President and CEO of Land of Goods Vocational Consulting, Ms. Williams leads a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive vocational evaluations, labor market research, transferable skills assessments, employability determinations, medical and psychological record reviews, and expert witness testimony for cases nationwide. She maintains offices in Florida and Colorado and provides forensic services throughout the United States. Ms. Williams holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentu...

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Robert A Naseef, PhD

Nationally Known Autism Expert and Leader

Alternative Choices

Delaware

Psychology, Developmental Disabilities - Autism, Asperger's, Miranda Rights, Trauma, Family Stressors, Developmental Disabilities, PTSD, Behavior, Intellectual Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Employment, Special Education, Miranda Rights, Workplace Accommodations, Pervasive Developmental Diaability

Robert Naseef, Ph.D. has a distinct voice as a psychologist and father of an adult son with autism. He has spoken around the country and trained professionals internationally in treating autism and other developmental disorders and supporting families. He has a special interest in the psychology of men and fatherhood. Dr. Naseef is also a member of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He also serves on the Leadership Council of the AJ Drexel Autism Institute. Autistic individuals often face challenges within the criminal justice system due to communication differences, sensory sensitivities, and difficulties understanding social cues; however, there is no conclusive evidence that autism itself increases the likelihood of committing crimes. These challenges can lead to misunderstandings with law enforcement, and their attornets as well which can impact legal proceedings and outcomes. Because of their social and cognitive differences, autistic individ...

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Elizabeth M McKinney

Forensic Speech Pathologist and Expert Witness

Forensic SLP Consulting Services, LLC

Melbourne, Florida

Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics - Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration Pneumonia, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Malnutriiton, Dementia, Stroke/ CVA, TBI, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, SLP, Neurogenic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders

As a forensic speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience, I specialize in legal consulting and expert witnessing services for both plaintiff and defense medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases nationwide. My expertise is in cases involving dysphagia, choking, aspiration, weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, developmental disabilities, dementia, and neurogenic disorders such as stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease. As a graduate of the University of Florida, I received my BA in communication sciences and disorders and gerontology in 2006, and a MA in speech-language pathology in 2008. I hold additional certifications in dysphagia management and Parkinson's Disease and am a Certified Dementia Provider (CDP). With a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), I am qualified to opine on legal cases nationwide. I’m committed to evidence-based practices and maintaining the standard of care in speech-langua...

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Terry H. Mattingly, Ed.S.

Psychologist Consultant-Child & Family Issues

Terry Mattingly LLC

Maitland, Florida

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Developmental Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Education and Schools, Giftedness, Child Behavioral Issues, Parenting, High-Conflict Co-Parenting, Child Custody Issues, Parental Alienation, Resist-Refuse Dynamics

I have over twenty five years experience as a licensed school psychologist in private practice specialzing in learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, child behavioral issues, Giftedness, and parenting. I have more than 18 years working in the family law arena doing parenting coordination and co-parenting counseling with high-conflict co-parents, serving as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in family law cases, and serving as a Child Custody Evaluator in cases involving substance abuse issues, physical/sexual/psychological abuse, and resist/refuse dynamics (parental alienation). I teach an 8 week Effective Parenting class that I created based on positive, empathetic parenting with a focus on mutual respect, setting boundaries, and building relationships with children. I created a 3 day training program that meets the FLA Statutory requirements to train new Parenting Coordinators and I have been teaching this class since 2015. I also created a 2 day training program to train n...

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Robert A Naseef, PhD

Nationally Known Autism Expert and Leader

Alternative Choices

New Jersey

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Anneli Barrios, Ph.D.

Pediatric Neuropsychology Expert Witness

New York, New York

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Rachel Avner Torrance, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA

Autism, DD, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Ed.

Behavioral and Educational Expert Services, LLC

SOLON, Ohio

Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), School Law, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Assessment Intervention, Nonverbal, Drowning Injury Abuse, Self-Injury Tantrum, Supervision, Co-Morbidity, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, Multiple Disabilities, Complex Medical Needs, Training, Special Needs

Rachel Torrance, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA, has worked in the developmental disabilities (DD) field since 1998. Current license/certification includes Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), and licensure in the state of Ohio as an Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher) with mild/moderate and moderate/intensive endorsements. Rachel regularly trains parents and professionals in districts and agencies. She has presented at the national, state, and international levels and written publications for various organizations. Rachel has served clients throughout the U.S. and also worldwide. Though Autism is one of the areas of specialty, professional experience includes working with children and adults with various disabilities as well as those without disabilities but who engage in interfering behaviors. Range of expertise includes Autism, ADHD, multiple disabilities, intellectual disabilities, medically fragile, Cerebral Palsy, Oppositional ...

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Robert A Naseef, PhD

Nationally Known Autism Expert and Leader

Alternative Choices

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

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Kate Wise, DNP

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology

I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.

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Dr. Raphael Sadiwa, PT, DPT, CLCP

PT & Life Care Planner-trusted by AmLaw 100 firms

Injury Consulting LLC

San Antonio, Texas

Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy - cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, amputation, spinal cord injury, functional capacity evaluation, developmental disabilities, orthopedic injuries, neurologic injuries, birth injuries, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, medical cost projection, jails and prisons, wheelchairs, gait

Dr. Raphael Sadiwa is a licensed physical therapist in the State of Texas (license #: 1104404) with 30 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. His three decades of professional experience spans working with different age groups throughout the lifespan. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Boston University and have dual certifications in Life Care Planning and Functional Capacity Evaluation. As a clinical doctoral level physical therapist licensed in Texas, he has additional training in diagnostic clinical reasoning which provides him the ability to see patients in Texas directly without a physician order for a limited number of sessions. In addition, his doctoral education included graduate coursework in statistics enabling him to appraise the literature that he uses in writing and supporting his opinions. His work has been published as case abstracts in peer reviewed journals, and some have been cited in scoping and systematic...

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Dr. Richard J Stride, MBA, Psy.D., LPC, LMHC, LPC

Behavior Health Expert-Over 25 Years of Experience

Dr. Stride Forensic Services

Olympia, Washington

Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Developmental Disabilities, Accidental Death, Child Custody, Competency, Jury Selection, Child Abuse, Ethics, Licensure & Practice, Professional Conduct, Memory, Diminished Capacity, Stand of Care, Abuse, Depression, Anxiety PTSD, Suicide, Diagnosis, Law Enforcement, Fitness for duty, Licensed in WA CO and TX

I am licensed at the doctoral level in Mental Health Counseling, Colorado (LPC), Washington (LMHC) and Texas (LPC). I and also licensed as a Private Investigator in Washington and Texas. I have been providing forensic mental health services to law enforcement, attorneys and courts since 1996. I have been an expert witness and/or consulted in numerous cases. I provide precise, factual, influential, and professionally articulated services. I have experience in working with jury's and in countering other expert witnesses testimonies. I have been an expert and or consulted on cases related to child custody, competency, criminal behavior, developmental disability and work place harassment. I can, and have, created custom reports, issue specific professional reviews, and case specific consultations. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Private Investigator, and a Licensed Mental health Counselor in Washington State I have been a Therapist, Clinical Operations ...