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Dr. Karen Hopkins, MD
New York
This expert has over 25 years of experience as a pediatrician with a specialization in neurodevelopmental disabilities. She gained her BS in biology at Tufts University and her MD at New York University School of Medicine. She then completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and her fellowship in developmental/behavioral pediatrics at Albert...
Special Needs Expert Witness FAQs
A Special Needs expert witness provides insight on cases involving individuals with disabilities, offering expertise on special education laws, disability rights, and appropriate accommodations.
They can contribute to cases involving discrimination, educational disputes, personal injury claims where the victim has special needs, or negligence in care facilities.
They can assess whether appropriate educational provisions were made according to law, evaluate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and testify on best practices.
Yes, subspecialties may include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.
Each disability has unique characteristics and requires specific accommodations. An expert with specific experience can provide accurate assessments and credible testimony.
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