Expert Witness Testimony
Highly qualified neuropsychologist skilled in explaining complex terminology to the Court and juries in easily understood terms.
Psychological Evaluation
Forensic psychological assessment can aid in determining issues related to competency, criminal responsibility, personal injury claims and disability.
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Neuropsychological assessment can be a valuable tool to assist in providing insight into an individual's ability to understand the legal process, provide testimony, and assist in their own defense.
Case Review
Information gathered from multiple sources is analyzed and then used to determine the facts of case while identifying any patterns or trends.
Training
Training in this subspecialty is critical to preparing practitioners for the rigors of the legal process and court proceedings.
Supervision
Having an experienced forensic neuropsychologist in the mentor-mentee scenario will allow for opportunity to learn in real time with continuous feedback and guidance.
Dr. Acheson has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has been based in Asheville, North Carolina for the last 5 years providing forensic neuropsychological services to clients all over the country. AFNPC was founded with the goal of making neuroscience and psychology accessible to judges, juries, attorneys and insurers who may not have an in-depth understanding of these complex matters. Dr. Acheson is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina and is PSYPACT certified allowing reciprocity in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.