Forensic (Expert Witness) Consultation
Dr. Kimel consults with defense attorneys and prosecutors, public or private, for civil or criminal cases that are related to individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Kimel uses objective, professional, and thorough methods. Her evaluations are detailed and comprehensive, and her rates are reasonable. She provides competent expert testimony that explains how relevant psychological issues may apply to a particular case. Dr. Kimel has clearly developed expertise as an expert witness in autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities based on her well-rounded CV and resume.
Dr. Kimel is qualified to consult on cases of individuals with developmental disabilities who are involved in the legal system in the following ways:
Dr. Kimel consults with defense attorneys and prosecutors, public or private, for civil or criminal cases that are related to individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Kimel uses objective, professional, and thorough methods. Her evaluations are detailed and comprehensive, and her rates are reasonable. She provides competent expert testimony that explains how relevant psychological issues may apply to a particular case. Dr. Kimel has clearly developed expertise as an expert witness in autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities based on her well-rounded CV and resume.
Dr. Kimel is qualified to consult on cases of individuals with developmental disabilities who are involved in the legal system in the following ways:
- CONSULTATION:
- Review of opposing expert’s report
- Trial consultation/preparation where developmental disability is at issue
- Case conceptualization from a developmental disability (or Autism Spectrum Disorder) perspective
- CRIMINAL:
- Competence to Proceed
- Criminal Intent
- Criminal Responsibility
- Mental State at the Time of the Offense
- Mitigation
- Suggestibility
- Confession (whether they are voluntary/involuntary)
- Disability
- Personal Injury
School Consultations- Dr. Kimel provides consultation services to advocate for the children she assesses and treats across settings that the child is in and across professionals that the child interacts with. She is committed to lifelong advocacy for the families she works with. Dr. Kimel frequently accompanies families to their school Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) to help them advocate for their children and to work closely with them to provide effective support services and accommodations that are tailored to each individual child's needs.