Down Syndrome Expert Witnesses
Down syndrome 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 down syndrome. The down syndrome expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Developmental Disabilities, Medical Genetics, Nurse, Pediatrics, and Social Work.
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Susanna Sorrentino, MD
Henderson, Nevada
Medical Genetics, Pediatrics
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Birth Defects, Metabolic, Cancer, Marfan Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Infertility, Genetic, Aortic Dissection, Brittle Bone
Education
Fellow in Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
Resident in Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine at Winthrop, Mineola, New York
Medical Doctor, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados
Post-Baccalaureate Pre Medical Program, Hofstra University, Uniondale, New York
Bachelor’s in science in Psychology (Cum Laude with Honors in the Scholar’s Program), Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York
Current Position
Founder
Medical Genetics of Nevada LLC
Henderson, Nevada
Professional Experience
Chief, Section of Genetics
Department of Pediatrics
University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada
Speakers Bureau/Key Opinion Leader
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Director of the Cancer Genetics Program
Director of the...
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Bret Vaks, MBA
Autism & IDD Wrongful Death & Abuse/Neglect Expert
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Developmental Disabilities, Social Work
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Autism, IDD, Wrongful Death, Abuse and Neglect, Group Homes, Day Programs, Day Habilitation, Adult Day Care Centers, Sheltered Workshops, Insufficient Staffing Levels, Medicaid Waiver Regulations, State Licensing Standards, Choking, Prader-Willi Syndrome , Down Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Behaviors , ABA, PBS
Expert Witness for the Plaintiff Specializing in Abuse & Neglect Cases and Wrongful Death Cases Involving Individuals with IDD, Autism and or Mental Illness.
I have 36 years of experience operating Group Homes and Day Programs/Day Habilitation Treatment Programs/Adult Day Care Centers/Sheltered Workshops and ABA Behavioral Programs (Day Programs) for people with Autism, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities as well as people with Mental Illness.
I provide expert testimony specific to individuals that reside in Group Homes or individuals who attend Day Programs.
I have a full understanding of State and Federal Medicaid Waiver regulations that Group Home and Day Program Providers must follow when providing service delivery.
I provide expert testimony specifically on when Social Service Agencies do not follow State and Federal Medicaid Waivers leading directly to Abuse and Neglect and Wrongful Death.
With my experience and MBA, I provide expert testimony on how ofte...
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Laurie Morgan
Group Home RN
Westerly, Rhode Island
Developmental Disabilities, Nurse
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Autism, Life Care Plans, Group Homes, Behavioral disorders, Seizures, Down syndrome, Standard of Care, Intellectual Disability, Dementia, Hospice, Borderline Personality, Mood Disorder, Developmental Disability, Behavioral , Trauma Informed Care, RN, Nursing, Medical Cost Projections, Costing Letters, Psychiatric
Laurie Morgan, MSN, RN, FIG LCP- C has over 30 years of nursing experience, in a variety of clinical settings. Laurie has over 20 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. She has clinical expertise working with behavioral individuals living in community group homes. She is Chief Executive Officer of LAW Legal Nurse Consultants, LLC providing consulting, life care plans, and expert witness services. She has experience with a variety of medical and psychiatric disorders including dementia, autism, epilepsy, self-injury, and behavioral disorders. She is a liaison in the community and works closely with case managers to facilitate the appropriate level of care.
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Daniel J Tolson, MD
Physician Expert in Child Development and Behavior
Developmental Pediatrics Northwest
Puyallup, Washington
Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
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Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, ADHD, Post-traumatic Stress, Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Issues, Education Accomodations, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Special Education, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, Intellectual Disability (IDD), School Troubles, Genetic Conditions, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
I am dual board-certified in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and General Pediatrics. For more than 20 years, I served as a military physician, practicing in Maryland, Texas, Oklahoma, and Washington State. After completing my military career, I founded a private medical practice, where I continue to work as a physician and business owner. I am licensed to practice medicine in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Texas, and Indiana.
My clinical work focuses on developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities (ID, IDD, LD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), speech and language delays, and motor delays.
I have held leadership and academic appointments at the Uniformed Services University and the University of Washington. Throughout my career, I have trained numerous Fellows in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, as well as pediatric residents, interns, and medical students. I helped develop and lead the first autism services c...