BASSOS CONSULTING

THE AUTISM EXPERT LEGAL TEAMS TRUST

Autism & Behavior Consulting

Jamie Bassos

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
25+ Years Autism Expertise
Nationwide Expert Witness

Jamie Bassos, MS, BCBA - Autism Expert Witness

I’m Jamie Bassos, MS, BCBA, LBA, ACC — the autism and behavioral health expert legal teams trust when the stakes are high.

With over 25 years specializing in autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, I bring both clinical depth and real-world implementation expertise to complex legal matters.

I don’t just understand autism from a textbook – I’ve designed intervention programs, trained clinical teams, and led autism service organizations. I’ve supported hundreds of families navigating clinical, educational, and social systems. This combination of hands-on clinical practice and executive leadership gives me a unique perspective that stands up under the most rigorous cross-examination.

WHY LEGAL TEAMS CHOOSE MEMy Philosophy and Approach

Clinical + Leadership Expertise

I don't just evaluate-I've built and scaled autism service organizations

Evidence-Based Authority

Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 25+ years implementing ABA interventions

Court-Ready Communication

I translate behavioral science into language judges, juries, and attorneys understand

Comprehensive Scope

From time sharing disputes to educational rights, personal injury to disability claims-if autism is involved, I can help

Credible Under Cross-Examination

My testimony is grounded in peer-reviewed research and decades of direct clinical experience

My goal is to bring evidence-based clarity to complex questions so courts can make informed decisions that truly serve the best interests of children, families, and individuals with autism.

What Our Clients Are SayingTestimonials

"I was in the middle of a time-sharing dispute and terrified that no one in that courtroom truly understood my son. Jamie did. She spent time actually getting to know him, reviewed everything, and wrote a report that finally put into words what we'd been living for years. For the first time, I felt like my child was seen... not just diagnosed."

Parent

"Jamie helped us understand whether a school district's behavior intervention plan for our client's child was legally defensible under IDEA. Her knowledge at the intersection of behavioral science and special education law is unmatched. She made a complicated technical issue digestible.... and winnable."

Special education attorney

"Jamie's FBA report was the most thorough and well-organized expert document I've received in 12 years of family law practice. She translated complex behavioral science into language my client, opposing counsel, and the judge could all understand. She was also extraordinarily responsive under tight deadlines."

Family law attorney, 12 years in practice

"Jamie, thank you again for such an amazing presentation. Your expert insights and materials on child autism and behavioral issues, which so often intersect with family law and litigation, were invaluable to the Miami-Dade Family Law Inn of Court."

Board of Directors, Miami-Dade Family Law Inn of Court

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What Records Should an Attorney Request in a Time-Sharing Case Involving a Child with Autism?

What Records Should an Attorney Request in a Time-Sharing Case Involving a Child with Autism?

Most attorneys request the diagnostic report and stop. The records…

Handling Divorce Cases Involving Children with Special Needs – Part 2

Handling Divorce Cases Involving Children with Special Needs – Part 2

Part 2 of my conversation with attorney Stacy Beaulieu-Fawcett: documenting…

Handling Divorce Cases Involving Children with Special Needs – Part 1

Handling Divorce Cases Involving Children with Special Needs – Part 1

My first conversation with attorney Stacy Beaulieu-Fawcett on why standard…

Civility Wins Podcast: Special Needs and Divorce – When 50/50 Falls Short

Civility Wins Podcast: Special Needs and Divorce – When 50/50 Falls Short

On the Civility Wins podcast with attorney Kristen Goss: why…

What Happens When a School Refuses to Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment?

What Happens When a School Refuses to Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment?

When a school refuses or botches a Functional Behavior Assessment,…

What Is an IEP and When Does It Become a Legal Document?

What Is an IEP and When Does It Become a Legal Document?

An IEP is a working school document until it becomes…

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