certified autism specialist
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Recent Speaking Engagements
- U.S. Autism Association Annual Conference 2020, "Autism & the Criminal Justice System", online 2020 throughout the year
- IBCCES, 2020 Summit, Legal Requirements of Special Ed Virtually
- HB Litigation Conferences LLC, Webinar: Basics of Special Education for Parents, 2020
- Autism Institute, Gwynedd Mercy College, What You Need to Know About Autism and the Criminal Justice System, 2019
- Panelist, Building Bridges Autism Conference, Phila, PA, 2019
U.S. Autism Association Annual Conference: Everything You Need to Know About Autism & the Criminal Justice System, 2018 - NAA: Autism and the Criminal Justice System http://nationalautismassociation.org/archive5828/
- National Institute of Health (NIH), Washington, DC
- Gwynedd Mercy College: Autism & the Law
- Philadelphia Defenders Assn: The Client with Autism
- Philadelphia Bar Institute: The Autistic DefendantI
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About CAROL WEINMAN
Experience You Can Count On
Ms.. Weinman provides a ONE-OF-A-KIND dual expertise in autism and law. As an Attorney, Certified Autism Specialist, Autism Expert, and Parent, Weinman offers Autism Legal Consulting, Expert Reports and Testimony, and Training for lawyers, psychologists, educators, law enforcement and professionals whose clients have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She specializes in providing consultations for families of individuals on the autism spectrum who are arrested or under criminal investigation.
Ms. Weinman has been practicing law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 25 years . As a former Philadelphia Prosecutor, Weinman understands how prosecutors think and the perspective of defense attorneys and prosecutors. She committed her law practice to defending and advocating for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are arrested, disciplined, suspended and bullied or in need of education services. Ms. Weinman's knowledge and experience as an attorney, certified autism expert and proud parent of a son with ASD provide her with the unique insight and expertise to advocate for children, teens and adults with ASD who find themselves in legal trouble and who deserve much more in educational institutions. While Ms. Weinman no longer represents individuals in court, she advocates for them by serving as a consultant to lawyers and professionals and as an expert witness. She also demonstrates her commitment to improving the lives of those with ASD through trainings, speaking engagements, workshops and webinars on autism and autism and the law.
Ms. Weinman also authored several articles on autism.