Contact this Expert Witness
- Additional States: Oklahoma
- Phone: 818 705 4305
- Website: www.drdanac.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Neuropsychology and PsychologySpecialty Focus:
Neuropsychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Birth Injury, Undue Influence, Kernicterus, Hypoxia, HIE, Capacity, Probate, Post-Death, Disability, Medical Malpractice, Neurodevelopmental, Learning Disability, Autism, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, Emotional Distress, Special EducationEducation:
MA Clinical Psychology, California School of Prefessional Psychology; PhD Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology; Certificate, Clinical Neuropsychology, Fielding InstituteYears in Practice:
24+Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
10+Additional Information
Dr. Chidekel is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. She has been certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology since 2001. She is also a fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. She has been certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology since 2006. Dr. Chidekel currently maintains a private clinical practice of neuropsychological assessment of children and adults. She is known for her ability to present complex ideas in simple terms, so they are accessible and interesting (really, fascinating) to everyone. Findings of an evaluation come to life as part of the larger story of the examinee's life and circumstances. Dr. Chidekel serves as a consultant and expert witness in personal injury, elder law, probate litigation (including post-death determination of capacity and/or influence), employment, business, class action, disability determination, special education, and (limited) family and criminal law matters. She is retained by plaintiff and defense in approximate equal proportions. She loves the good fight, which is whatever fight is on behalf of the truth, and she enjoys collaborating with attorneys who are similarly-minded. Dr. Chidekel earned her Certification of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) and Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) in 2019 and 2021, respectively. She is currently licensed in California, Oklahoma, and Connecticut, and has been retained on matters in Kansas, Utah, and North Dakota. She is authorized to practice up for to 30 days per year in states that participate in PsyPact, an interjurisdictional agreement among state psychology boards. Current PsyPact members include AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, DC, GA, IL, KS, KY, MD, ME, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WV. Other states have legislation pending for inclusion.