Autism Expert Witnesses in New York

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Autism expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, education, pediatrics, and neurology. Some of the most common specialties include autism diagnosis, ABA therapy, special education, disability accommodation, and developmental pediatrics. They can opine on the effects of autism on behavior, communication, learning, safety, employment, and independent living.

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  1. Psychiatry – Autism Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $700/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $700/hr
    Court Fee
    $700/hr

    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.

    Chief - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, A New York Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Sackler School of Medicine (Israel)

    New York,

    New York

  1. Residential Treatment & Behavioral Health Organization Administration Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr

    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 alternative school serving delinquents and the socially disadvantaged. He then was the assistant principal of the Groton-Dunstable Regional Secondary School before he joined Germaine Lawrence Incorporated, where he spent over 30 years. As the executive director of a non-profit residential school and treatment center for adolescent girls, this expert gained extensive experience in the field of special education and mental health services. Currently, he serves as a consultant with a private consulting group in Vermont.

    Consultant, A private non-profit consultancy in VT

    Doctor of Education (EdD), Harvard University

    Vermont

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

    Review Fee
    $375/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr

    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. This expert is active in her field as a member of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysis and as an author of several peer-reviewed publications. She formerly served as a behavior analyst for Keystone Human Services, a clinical adjunct of psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine, and the clinical director, chief clinical officer, and CEO of Vista Autism Service & The Vista School. Currently, this expert owns a private practice and serves as an ABA business and clinical consultant.

    Executive Coach and Peer Group Facilitator, A coaching organization in PA

    Master of Arts (MA), Penn State University

    Pennsylvania

What Can an Autism Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Autism Expert Witnesses

What is a autism expert witness?

An autism expert witness is a qualified professional who explains autism-related issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex autism evidence.

In what types of cases might the testimony of an autism expert witness be required?

An autism expert witness is needed in criminal defense, competency, special education (IDEA/IEP), disability claims, employment discrimination, family law, and personal injury cases.

How can an autism expert witness assist in evaluating witness credibility?

An autism expert witness can explain how autism affects communication and behavior, helping courts fairly assess witness credibility without misinterpreting autistic traits.

What qualifications should counsel require from an autism expert witness?

Counsel should require an autism expert witness to have advanced clinical training, licensure, extensive ASD evaluation experience, and prior forensic or courtroom testimony.

How does an autism expert witness analyze social communication evidence?

An autism expert witness analyzes social communication evidence by comparing observed behaviors and interaction patterns to clinical autism criteria and developmental norms.

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