Expert Neuropsychological & Forensic Services

The most basic requirement of any provider, treatment & therapy is to Do No Harm.

Evaluations

Comprehensive evaluations for identifying and addressing neuropsychological and psychological conditions.

Forensic Services

Expert consultation, testimony, and evaluations involving child custody, court-ordered evaluations, reunification, psychodiagnostic, special needs, conservatorship, etc.

Special Education Support

Consultation and testimony for matters related to special education and needs support including regional centers, academic/educational testing, IEP, 504 plans, OAH, & school district matters.

Prof. Dr. Sandoval
Director
In brief, Aileen Herlinda Sandoval, Psy.D, is a licensed psychologist trained in neuropsychology & has worked in the field since 2009. Dr. Sandoval trained in pediatric neuropsychological assessment. Her work included a focus on neurocognitive latency effects of chemotherapy. She completed internship & worked as a Forensic Associate at IVAT, gaining experience in civil, family & criminal courts. Dr. Sandoval worked as an Associate at NCS where she received referrals from most major medical specialties as well as very unique & challenging cases (e.g. active civil litigants, Primary Progressive Aphasia, liver/kidney transplant candidates), neurodevelopmental conditions & multiple complex neurocognitive disorders. She was formerly Clinical Director at ATSC, an organization serving children with neurocognitive disorders. Dr. Sandoval is currently a full-time professor at Pepperdine University. She has peer-reviewed publications (1 of the top 10 articles published by Taylor & Francis) & serves as editorial member for peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sandoval has formal training in evidence-based psychotherapy. She incorporates visuals & interventions to assist in changing aspects of brain function (e.g., increase attention/focus, decrease cortisol levels, etc.). She serves as expert witness on brain function & ASD. She provides services in English & Spanish.
Prof. Dr. McIntyre
Senior Associate
Krystol McIntyre, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from TCSPP-Los Angeles, with emphasis in Neuropsychology. Dr. McIntyre has worked in a variety of settings including hospital, school, private practice, rural setting, & juvenile detention center. She has formal training in pediatric & adult neuropsychological assessment. Dr. McIntyre has substantial experience evaluating individuals across the lifespan with various conditions (e.g., neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, medical, mood/anxiety, brain injury, trauma, etc.). Working in pediatric neuropsychology since 2014, she specialized in preschool- and elementary-aged children, particularly autism spectrum, learning disabilities, ADHD, & behavioral disorders. Dr. McIntyre has extensive experience conducting evaluations, forensic consultations, & is well versed in special education law. She was previously Director of Research & Training at SPA in Los Angeles. In that capacity, she designed a successful neuropsychology training program, supervised doctoral students, & consulted on research. Dr. McIntyre has research experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI), pediatric oncology, and college athletes, & serves as a publication reviewer for peer-reviewed journals. She is contracted to conduct evaluations for the Regional Center and is currently a professor at The Chicago School. She provides services in English & Spanish.
Servicios
 Estamos disponible a conducir evaluaciones psicológicas y neuropsiclógicas en español.
Neuropsychological & Forensic Excellence
Empowering & Keeping Families Together Through Comprehensive Assessments & Ethical Treatment.

Dr. Sandoval & Associates strive to maintain the Carondelet vision to do all of which woman is capable. They are strong proponents of ethical treatment for the most vulnerable & underserved populations.

"One doesn't have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy & understanding are sufficient." 
-Charles M. Blow

 Dr Sandoval was wonderful and patient with my son. Her diagnosis and information was spot on. It helps to know everything I felt is valid and is in writing to help him have the tools he needs for the future. 

Stacey G
Parent of a child with special needs
     

 I am autistic and have particular difficulties with ever feeling like I have enough information to proceed with any given task or to fully comprehend any given situation. Over e-mail, Dr. Sandoval seemed to intuitively grasp this and was extremely prompt and thorough when it came to answering my questions and making me feel like I could move on to each next step. In person, Dr. Sandoval’s presence was calm, confident, and reassuring. Of the mental health professionals I have encountered, Dr. Sandoval seems the most conversant with the latest developments in ASD research as well as with the neurodivergent community and culture in general. 

Anonymous
Satisfied Patient
     

 Overall positive experience for a stressful situation. Knowledgeable providers. Diagnostic information provided was explained well with a list of things I can help my kid with and follow up resources. 

Anonymous
Parent
     

CAN THERE BE A BRIDGE BETWEEN INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE/ABUSE AND PARENTAL ALIENATION PROPONENTS: A RESPONSE TO MILCHMAN

https://www.apsac.org/single-post/2020/03/31/New-APSAC-Advisor-321


EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AN AT-RISK 16-MONTH OLD USING VISUAL COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS (VCA) LEADS TO GIFTED PERFORMANCE

https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jedp/article/view/0/47086


HOW MUCH COMPLIANCE IS TOO MUCH COMPLIANCE: IS LONG-TERM ABA THERAPY ABUSE?

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2019.1641258


LONG-TERM ABA THERAPY IS ABUSIVE: A RESPONSE TO GORYCKI, RUPPEL, AND ZANE

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41252-021-00201-1


PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME/PARENTAL ALIENATION DISORDER (PAS/PAD): A CRITIQUE OF A 'DISORDER' FREQUENTLY USED TO DISCOUNT ALLEGATIONS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AND ABUSE IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES 

https://www.apsac.org/single-post/2020/03/31/New-APSAC-Advisor-321


THE TRAUMA OF BROAD-BASED INCLUSIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM 

https://j.ideasspread.org/index.php/hssr/article/view/540


TREATING SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIORS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER 

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2019.1682766


VISUAL COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS (VCA): IMPLEMENTING SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY AND RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2020.1803581


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