Special Needs Expert Witnesses in Wisconsin

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Special needs expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including education, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy, and pediatric medicine. Some of the most common special needs expert witness specialties also include autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral disorders. They can opine on the effects of inclusive education, individualized education programs (IEPs), disability discrimination, therapeutic interventions, and adaptive equipment.

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Dr. Mark Douglas Simms, MDView profile

ID: 20671

Dr. Mark Simms, MD

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Wisconsin

This expert has over 30 years of experience in developmental pediatrics. He obtained his BA and MD at the State University of New York and his MPH at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then went on to complete a residency in pediatrics at Montefiore Hospital as well as a fellowship in child development and rehabilitation at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is active in his field as a diplomat...

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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