Developmental Disabilities Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of developmental disabilities expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on developmental disabilities and related issues. Developmental disabilities expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these developmental disabilities expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Group Homes, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Down Syndrome, Foster Care, Intellectual Disabilities, PTSD, Special Education, and Trauma.
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Joseph Tontodonato, JD
IDD Group Home Residential Facility Disability Exp
Sevita
El Cajon, California
Developmental Disabilities
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IDD, Disability, Intellectual Disability, Mental Disability, Group Home, Residential Facility, Residential Services, ICF, ARF, Adult Residential Facility, Day Program, Independent Living, Supported Living, People with Disabilities, Individuals with Disability, Disabled, Autism, Regional Center, Community Care, Mentally Disabled
I am a senior healthcare and human services executive with over twenty years of leadership experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health services. I currently serve as a Regional Director for Sevita / ResCare Community Living, where I provide executive oversight for Sevita's San Diego operation and regional support for leadership teams in Los Angeles and Orange County.
My scope of responsibility includes group home, residential facility, and day program services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across ICF-DD-H, ICF-DD-N, EBSH, and ARFPSHN residential facility models. In this role, I am responsible for operational performance, regulatory compliance, staff training, quality assurance, financial management, and workforce leadership. I am the primary point of contact with the Regional Center, California Department of Public Health, Community Care Licensing, and the Department of Developmental Services.
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Anneli Barrios, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychology Expert Witness
California
Neuropsychology, Pediatrics
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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
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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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Brian Wong, MD
Child Neurology
Brian Wong MD, PC
Los Angeles, California
Pediatric Neurology, Developmental Disabilities
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Child Neurology, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, brain injury, perinatal/birth asphyxia, concussion, headache, seizures, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, ADHD, Pediatric Neurology, traumatic brain injury, abusive head truama, shaken baby syndrome, non-accidental head injury
Dr. Brian Wong is a Board Certified Child Neurologist. He maintains an active full-time medical practice in a private practice setting. He previously has served as Medical Director at Cortica, a multi-disciplinary clinic for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. He completed his post-graduate training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and medical school training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Elizabeth M McKinney
Forensic Speech Pathologist and Expert Witness
Forensic SLP Consulting Services, LLC
Melbourne, Florida
Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics
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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
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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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Lisa Prock, MD, MPH
Boston Children's Hospital
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Developmental Disabilities, Adoption
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Adoption, Foster Care, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Autism, ADHD, Prenatal Toxin/Substance Exposure, Trauma, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities
Lisa Albers Prock, MD, MPH is a Board Certified Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and Director of the Developmental Medicine Center at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School as well as research experience. She has received awards for teaching and has extensive history of local and national teaching and leadership roles.
Positions include: Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School; Director, Adoption Program, and Associate Medical Director, Developmental Medicine Center, Boston Children's Hospital; former Chairperson, Section on Adoption and Foster Care and current Executive Council Member, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); co-author, Adoption Manual of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Clinical Director, Translational Neuroscience Center, Boston Children's Hospital.
Her clinical practice includes extensive documentation review and frequent provision of 2nd/3rd/4th opinion.
She has a history of providing consultation for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Neelkamal Soares, MD
Thought Leader Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
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Autism/autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Developmental delay, Intellectual disability, Learning disabilities, Child behavior issues, Special education
I am a thought leader in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP); with over 24 years experience in academic and community healthcare settings, I have special
expertise in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with consultations to primary care providers and specialists on medication management, diagnostics, educational advocacy and behavioral interventions.
I completed Pediatric residency training at University of Illinois Chicago followed by a Maternal Child Health Bureau fellowship in DBP at University of Maryland Baltimore.
I am board-certified in my field, licensed in multiple states, and have additional training in assessments for autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
I am currently Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the prestigious University of Michigan Medical School, and am leadership faculty for the Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (Mi-LEND). I have served in leade...
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Louisa N Ferrara-Gonzalez, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMCT
Infant Feeding and Swallowing Specialist
Louisa Ferrara, SLP, PC
Garden City, New York
Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
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swallow, Feeding, bottle, breastfeeding, NICU, infant, neonate, premature, preterm, dysphagia, aspiration, airway compromise, swallow study, therapy, therapist, speech pathologist, meals, eating, diagnosis, treatment
Dr. Louisa is an internationally sought out mentor, advisor, consultant, presenter and clinical specialists on all topics related to neonatal/pediatric feeding and swallowing development and disorders. She has earned a doctoral degree in speech and language pathology and holds additional specialization as a:
· Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders
· Board Certified Neonatal Therapist
· Certified Lactation Counselor
· Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified Therapist
· Trauma-Informed Professional
Dr. Louisa has over 15 years of clinical experience working with medically fragile infants and children. Her clinical focus is on NICU infants and supporting parents as they learn all about their new, unique infant. As an active researcher, Dr. Louisa and her team at NYU Langone aim to advance the evidence to support appropriate feeding practices for infants admitted to the NICU and beyond. She publishes her research in high-standing...
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Anneli Barrios, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychology Expert Witness
New York, New York
Neuropsychology, Pediatrics
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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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Andrea L. Dobrin
Experienced Expert in Health and Human Services
Gap Analysis LLC
Cleveland , Ohio
Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Non-profit, Government health and human services, Intellectual disabilities, Human services, Behavioral Health services, Foster Care, Medicaid services, Client Rights, Severe Mental Illness services, Residential Treatment, Intermediate Care Facilities, Group Homes
My forty-year career has largely been devoted to non-profit health and human services organizations. Starting as a direct service worker, I advanced to Director, Chief Officer (both Administrative Services and Operations) and Vice President in five separate organizations. What sets me apart is my ability to interpret the extensive rules and regulations that govern the social service and behavioral health industries and apply them to "real life" experiences. More importantly I am able to clearly explain both complex and nuanced information to jurors.
I am an experienced Expert. I have supported both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys in more than thirty (30) cases since 2018. I am qualified with both depositions and trial testimony and have assisted on cases across the USA.
My background, experience and relatability make me highly qualified to serve as an expert witness in cases involving behavioral health, developmental disabilities and other related social service non-profit or p...
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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
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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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Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
DBP Doc, PLLC, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Education, Consultation, & Training
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
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Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, developmental delay, special education school services, premature infants, adoption, foster care, child trauma, racism, bullying, autism, intellectual disability, genetic disorders, learning problems, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, racial trauma, ableism
I am a board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician with 20 years of experience and expertise in developmental delays, developmental disabilites, behavioral health conditions, child trauma and adversity, racism, adoption and foster care.
Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin is an African American cis-gender woman who is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, wife, mother, and grandmother and lives on farm. She is a life-long anti-oppression/pro-liberation child advocate and Social Justice Warrior.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin serves on multiple national committees, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP) Executive Committee, American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Subboard, and is Past-President of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with honors with a Docto...
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Robert A Naseef, PhD
Nationally Known Autism Expert and Leader
Alternative Choices
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Psychology, Developmental Disabilities
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Autism, Asperger's, Miranda Rights, Trauma, Family Stressors, Developmental Disabilities, PTSD, Behavior, Intellectual Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Employment, Special Education, Inclusion, Workplace Accommodations, Pervasive Developmental Diaability, ADHD, AuDHD
Robert Naseef, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and keynote speaker whose work has deeply impacted the autism and disability communities. As the father of an adult autistic son, he speakes in a distinct voice as someone who truly understands the challenges of autism, including in the legal system. Dr. Naseef is also a member of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He is known for his deep insight, warmth, and ability to connect with various audiences icluding in the legal community.
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 th...
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Bret Vaks, MBA
Autism & IDD Wrongful Death & Abuse/Neglect Expert
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health
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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 Specializing in Abuse & Neglect Cases and Wrongful Death Cases Involving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, IDD, Autism and Mental Illness.
I have 37 years of experience operating Group Homes and Day Programs/Day Habilitation Treatment Programs/Adult Day Care Centers/Sheltered Workshops and ABA Behavioral Programs for people with Developmental Disabilities, IDD, Autism and Mental Illness.
I provide expert testimony about individuals who 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 on Group Home and Day Program Providers not following State and Federal Medicaid Waivers leading directly to Abuse and Neglect and Wrongful Death.
I provide expert testimony on Group Home and Day Program Providers being mismanaged and understaffed which lead dir...
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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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Kate Wise, DNP
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
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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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Renee S. Rodrigues-D'Souza, MD
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician
The Whole Child Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, PLLC
Houston, Texas
Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics
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Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Intellectual Disability, History of Prematurity, Special Education Services, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Genetic Diagnoses, ADHD, Motor Disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay, Speech and Language Disorders, Behavior Problems, Educational Accommodations
Double-boarded in Pediatrics and Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. Former Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine for over 10 years and worked at The Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Autism at Texas Children’s Hospital during that time. Practiced at The Child Study Center in Fort Worth, Texas prior to joining The Meyer Center. Additionally, provided medical consultation for students at the Jane Justin School and adjoining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in Fort Worth.
Completed Fellowship in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and stayed on for two more years as faculty before moving to Fort Worth. During that time, participated in multidisciplinary patient assessments, multispecialty clinics, and served as the Director of TrYAD—Transition Clinic for Young Adults with Disabilities. Played an active role throughout academic career in educating pediatric residents and Developmental &...
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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
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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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Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
DBP Doc, PLLC, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Education, Consultation, & Training
Texas
Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities
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Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, developmental delay, special education school services, premature infants, adoption, foster care, child trauma, racism, bullying, autism, intellectual disability, genetic disorders, learning problems, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, racial trauma, ableism
I am a board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician with 20 years of experience and expertise in developmental delays, developmental disabilites, behavioral health conditions, child trauma and adversity, racism, adoption and foster care.
Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin is an African American cis-gender woman who is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, wife, mother, and grandmother and lives on farm. She is a life-long anti-oppression/pro-liberation child advocate and Social Justice Warrior.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin serves on multiple national committees, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP) Executive Committee, American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Subboard, and is Past-President of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Dr. Spinks-Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with honors with a Docto...
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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
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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 ...
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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...
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Jeffrey W Kaphengst, BS
Kaphengst Consulting LLC
Dousman, Wisconsin
Long Term Care, Developmental Disabilities
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Assisted Living, HCBS, Group Homes, Community Based Residential Facilities, Adult Family Homes, Adult Day Services, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injury, Mental Illness, Physical Disabilities, Assisted Living Standard of Care, Residential Care for Adults & Children w/ Disabilities
Experienced Human Services Director with over twenty-five years of experience in developing and operating quality assisted living and community-based services for adults and children with intellectual/developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, brain injuries, mental illness, and advanced age. Programs include Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), Adult Family Homes (AFH), Supported Independent Living (SIL), Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), Adult Day Services, and Residential Care Centers for Children (RCC). Personally involved in the assessment, planning, and transition of individuals with disabilities into community living settings.
15 years experience as a trained Client Rights Specialist for a multi-state human services organization, conducting and supervising thorough investigations of client abuse, neglect, misappropriation, injuries of unknown origin, and caregiver misconduct. Collaborated with regulatory authorities, protective services agencies, a...
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