Melissa Schiefelbein

Melissa Schiefelbein is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and child development specialist with more than 15 years of experience in autism services. As CEO of Bloom Health, she provides clinical consultation and expert legal services in cases involving autism, drawing on a background that spans direct service, education, and nationwide speaking engagements. Her practice operates under the name Autism Expert Witness, reflecting her focus on supporting attorneys and legal teams in matters where autism is a central issue.

Schiefelbein's work in legal contexts includes expert witness testimony, records review, and case consultation. Her perspective is shaped both by professional training and by her experience as a parent of a child with autism, which informs her practical understanding of the diagnostic, behavioral, and services-related questions that arise in litigation.