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
Founder/Director
In brief, Aileen Herlinda Sandoval, Psy.D, is a licensed psychologist formally trained in neuropsychology who has worked in the field since 2009. She has vast experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Sandoval formally trained in pediatric neuropsychological assessment. In that capacity, her work included a particular focus on the neurocognitive latency effects of chemotherapy. She also completed Internship & later worked as a Forensic Associate at the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT). In that capacity she gained experience in civil, family, & criminal courts. Dr. Sandoval has substantial experience with developmental delays, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, neurocognitive consequences of substance abuse, and various psychogenic entities. Dr. Sandoval was formerly the Clinical Director at Autism Treatment Strategy Center (ATSC), a charitable organization serving children with neurocognitive disorders. She also has formal training in various modalities of evidence-based psychotherapy. Dr. Sandoval is currently a full-time professor at Pepperdine University. She has various peer-reviewed publications including one of the top 10 articles published by Taylor and Francis. She also serves as an editorial member for various peer-reviewed journals. 
Servicios
La Doctora Sandoval está 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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