Developmental Disabilities Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Developmental Disabilities - 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...

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health - 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...