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Alexander Westphal, MD, PhD, is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. He specializes in forensic psychiatry, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and violence risk assessment. His work bridges clinical practice with legal contexts, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions and their implications in legal proceedings.
Education: MD from Brown University (2005), PhD from Yale University (2013). Completed residencies and fellowships in psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, including forensic psychiatry and child psychiatry.
Research emphasizes ASD's intersection with legal systems, including extremism risk factors, forensic evaluations, and violence prevention. He co-edited the Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law and contributed to studies on autism and the NGRI defense.
Publications span peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, addressing topics like neuroimaging in ASD, forensic assessment protocols, and first responder training for neurodivergent individuals.
Advocates for improved clinical practices and legal frameworks supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.