Munchausen by Proxy Assessment

Munchausen by Proxy (MBP), formally known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), is a complex form of abuse in which a caregiver fabricates, exaggerates, misrepresents, or induces physical, psychological, behavioral, or developmental symptoms in another person, most commonly a child. These cases often involve extensive interactions with healthcare, educational, mental health, and social service systems and can result in significant physical, emotional, developmental, and financial harm.

The assessment of suspected FDIA and Medical Child Abuse is among the most challenging areas of forensic and clinical practice. No single interview, diagnosis, medical record, or professional opinion is sufficient to establish the presence or absence of FDIA. Rather, these cases require a comprehensive review of multiple sources of information, careful analysis of historical records, collateral data, developmental history, medical findings, educational information, and observed patterns of caregiver behavior over time.

Areas of Professional Focus

• Munchausen by Proxy (FDIA)

• Medical Child Abuse

• Psychological and Behavioral Forms of FDIA

• Fabricated Developmental Disorders

• Fabricated Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Fabricated ADHD and Learning Disorders

• Fabricated Psychiatric Presentations

• Caregiver Medical Deception

• Forensic Record Review and Analysis

• Child Welfare and Dependency Cases

• Family Court and Custody Matters

• Professional Education and Training

• Professional Services

• Forensic Record Review

Comprehensive review and analysis of medical, mental health, educational, child welfare, and collateral records in cases involving suspected FDIA, Medical Child Abuse, or related concerns.