Autism Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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. 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

  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

  2. Epidemiology & Behavioral Science Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $550/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $650/hr
    Court Fee
    $750/hr

    This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the epidemiology and behavioral science field, specializing in foodborne outbreaks, worksite health, workplace behaviors, consumer retail behavior, and, most recently, the impact of COVID-19 on human behavior. She earned a BA in math and psychology from Bradley University, an MS in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of South Florida, and a PhD in public and community health from the University of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as an adjunct professor in public health at Montgomery College. She then went on to serve as a program analyst for behavioral and social research programs at the National Institute of Aging and National Cancer Institute, along with serving as a deputy director of strategic and innovative programs at the National Institutes of Health. This expert was also the founder and director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health, as well as principal epidemiologist and global vice president of research and corporate services at Sodexo. Currently, she is the CEO of an epidemiology and behavioral science consulting firm in Maryland.

    CEO, An Epidemiology & Behavioral Science Consulting Firm in MD

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland

    Gaithersburg,

    Maryland

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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