Dear Attorney: 
What Seasoned Psychologists Want You to Know 

Part Five: How to ID Neurodivergent Individuals and When to Get a Consult, Review or Evaluation
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Presenter: Robert Stanulis, PhD — scroll down for bio.

Tickets / CLE Credits
OCDLA Members: $40 each or $150 for the 5-part series (best deal!). 
Nonmembers: $75 each stand alone webinar.
* Attendance is open only to defense lawyers and those professionals and law students directly involved in the defense function. 
Financial Assistance? Members please contact OCDLA. 
Each part of the series will provide 1.25 general OSB CLE credits, pending approval.

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“Dear Attorneys: What Seasoned Psychologists Want You to Know” is a unique, tailored webinar experience crafted by these seasoned psychologists with a combined 180 years experience in the field. They have put together this series out of concerns for what they have been observing: an ongoing misuse of psychological testing in forensic settings, coupled with a dearth of litigation skills on how to address it. They are convening this series to provide attorneys and other members of the defense team just such information, background and strategies for a better defense of your clients.

Series Dates, Topics and Speakers:
Sept. 9, 2025: Overview
Patricia Warford, PsyD
Series participants have access to this recording.

October 14, 2025: "Adverse Child Experiences and Their Connection to the Defendant"
Robert Kaplan, PhD    

November 4, 2025: "What Type of Psychological Testing and Why?"
Glena Andrews, PhD

December 9, 2025: "How to Use a Psychological Expert"
Robert Stanulis, PhD

January 13, 2026: "How to ID Neurodivergent Individuals and When to Get a Consult, Review, or Evaluation"
Leslie Carter, PhD



Part Five: How to ID Neurodivergent Individuals and When to Get a Consult, Review, or Evaluation

Presenter:
Leslie Carter, Ph.D.

Dr. Leslie Carter is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Tigard Oregon since 2000. She is a forensic expert witness in neuropsychology, clinical psychology, autism (ASD) and Intellectual disabilities (IDD). Research found that individuals with autism are seven times more likely to be involved with the law enforcement than neurotypical individuals. Dr. Carter conducts forensic and psychosexual evaluations, including for those with ASD and/or IDD.

Dr. Carter worked with individuals suffering from chronic pain. She has a strong practice focus on serving clients and families and is sought after for her careful assessments.

She works comprehensively in the community consulting about agency supports, family issues, behavioral needs, forensic assistance, vocational and school accommodations. Since 2003, Dr. Carter has consulted and taught continuing education classes on ASD related topics to professionals. She ran an ASD parents support group for many years. Dr. Carter is an Oregon Forensic Examiner.

This program will be recorded and made available to OCDLA members. 

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