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View our Expert Witness DirectoryDevelopmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert Witness
Review Fee $250/hrDeposition Fee $350/hrCourt Fee $350/hrThis highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and has published 15 articles and presented across the nation on performance management for residential centers serving individuals with disabilities. He formerly served as the director of special education at multiple state hospitals and the CEO of a community-based residential program for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently, this expert is an associate professor at a university in Arizona.
Associate Professor, A university in AZ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), St. Louis University
Shreveport,
Louisiana
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What Can a Special Needs Expert Witness Opine On?
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development
Creating tailored educational plans for students.
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Designing strategies to modify challenging behaviors.
Speech and Language Therapy
Improving communication skills through targeted therapy.
Occupational Therapy Assessments
Evaluating skills for daily living activities.
Assistive Technology Evaluation
Assessing tools to enhance learning and communication.
Social Skills Training
Teaching interpersonal skills and social interactions.
FAQs for Special Needs Expert Witnesses
What is a special needs expert witness?
A special needs expert witness is a professional who evaluates disabilities and support requirements in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving testimony, and clarifying complex special education and care issues.
What types of cases can a Special Needs expert witness opine on?
A Special Needs expert witness opines on special education disputes, IEP compliance, ADA/504 violations, disability discrimination, injury impact, care planning, and life‑care cost damages.
How can a special needs expert witness assess lifetime care requirements?
A special needs expert witness assesses lifetime care requirements by reviewing medical records, functional abilities, and prognosis to project long‑term services, supports, and costs.
What specialized training should a special needs expert witness have?
A special needs expert witness should have advanced degrees, clinical or educational licensure, and specialized training in disability assessment, intervention, and relevant laws.
How does a special needs expert witness evaluate educational accommodations?
A special needs expert witness evaluates educational accommodations by reviewing records, assessments, IEPs, observations, and test data to determine if supports meet the student’s documented needs.
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