Expertise Description
I have over 30 years experience as a developmental Pediatric Psychologist specializing in the areas of Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy/Development Delays. I have experience dealing with developmentally disabled child, adolescent and family work as it pertains to issues of crisis; divorce, abuse, affective disorders and attention deficit disorder. I also have experience working with children and families affected with developmental delays, regulatory disorders, retardation, autistic spectrum disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, pervasive developmental disorder NOS, selective mutism and non-verbal learning disabilities.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes a matter related to the Implementation of a DIR model within a public school setting.
Professional Experiences
My professional experience includes working as a Staff Therapist, School Counselor, Psychological Assistant, Co-Founder of a Divorce Clinic, Psychologist at a Child Study Center, Supervisor at a pediatric and family medical center, and Pediatric Psychologist at my own private practice.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. | Yeshiva University – New York | New York | |||
| M.D. | Psychology | Catholic University – Washington | D.C. | ||
| Ph.D. | Clinical Psychology | The California Graduate Institute – Los Angeles | CA | ||
Licenses Certifications
| D.I.R/Floor Time Certification: April 2006 |
| Certified by the Interdisciplinary Counsel for Infancy and Early Childhood Development-April |
| 2006 |
| Psychology License |
| State of California |
| March 1999 |
Awards & Affiliation
| Interdisciplinary Counsel for Infancy and Early Childhood Development |
| American Psychological Association |
| California Psychological Association |
| Los Angeles County Psychological Association |
| National Organization of Orthodox Mental Health Workers |
Primary Affiliation
American Psychological Association
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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