Developmental Disabilities

Group of folks with developmental disabilities laughing

Social workers also help parents of children with developmental disabilities understand their legal rights. They help parents learn to be advocates and find special services that enable their children to be as independent as possible. Here are our experts. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements email media@socialworkers.org.

Name State Specific Expertise
Michael Jackson Beattie Virginia Person-Centered Intake, Service Planning
Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW New Jersey Law
Tina Paddock California Developmental Delays
Marya Wright, DSW(c) MSW California Equal Opportunity