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16001 South 108th Avenue, Suite 2 • Orland Park, Illinois 60467 phone (708)403-9000 • fax (708)403-9988 • ndcbrain@aol.com Professional Staff Dr. Val L. Scaramella-Nowinski: Pediatric Neuropsychology: Founder/Director Psy.D. With extensive background in the field of clinical and research neuropsychology, Dr. Nowinski, in 1985, co-founded and directed the Palos Neuropsychology Laboratory: Child Development and Learning Programs. In 1995, Dr. Nowinski founded the Neuropsychology Diagnostic and Treatment Center, continuing extensive services in pediatric neurodevelopment and learning. The Center provides neuropsychological/ developmental evaluations assessing Attention and Executive Function, Perception, Memory, Speech/Language, Sensory/Motor and Mood functions associated with neurological disorders. The specialty of the Center is pediatric neurodevelopment, particularly Brain Injury, pervasive/autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia and related learning and attention disorders. The Center’s Treatment Program is interdisciplinary and is founded upon neuropsychological (Brain – Behavior) models of learning and development. In 2001, Dr. Nowinski founded the Neuroscience Learning Initiative and the Neuropsychology Autism Initiative: diagnostic and treatment programs. These programs are affiliated with the main office – Pediatric Neuropsychology program. She and her staff work with medical, allied health and education specialists, so as to promote interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment. Dr. Nowinski’s particular research specialty is the clinical correlation between electroencephalographic abnormalities/variances and the neurodevelopmental symptom complex related to pervasive developmental disorders and learning disorders. Professional organizational memberships include the National Academy of Neuropsychology, International Neuropsychology Society; American Psychological Association – Neuropsychology Division 40; Brain Injury Association, national and international branches; National Center of Learning Disabilities; Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning Disorders (ICLD); as well as numerous other professional organizations. She is a member of the Advisory Council of the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Society. She also serves on the Medical Advisory Committee for The Hope Foundation for Autism and Epilepsy Research, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Blue Island Citizens for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Blue Cap). NON PROFIT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Dr. Nowinski is the founder of The Neuropsychology C.H.I.L.D. Foundation (Child Health Initiative for Learning and Development). The non-profit foundation’s mission is to inform, educate, and promote public awareness, research, training and advocacy regarding brain development and learning in children. Dr. Nowinski is often an invited speaker to local, national and international conferences. She lectures on such topics as autism, epilepsy, dyslexia, the development of language, attention/ learning disorders, and the neuropsychology of intelligence. Dr. Nowinski is actively involved in congressional/legislative process regarding early age intervention. Dr. Nowinski’s practice is committed to individuals affected by neurodevelopmental conditions and the increased understanding of brain functions governing child development and learning, so as to aid in improving their quality of life and helping them reach their fullest potential. Drina Madden, M.A., C.A.S.: Developmental Specialist/Assessment and Treatment Dr. Cheryl V. Reyes, Psy. d.:/Clinical Psychology Heather Madden, M.Ed: Learning Disabilities/Communication Disorders Michele Johnson, M.S. CCC: Speech/Language Pathologist Mary Kay Roll, B.S.: Learning Disabilities/Communication Disorders Dorothy Polsky: Feldenkrais Movement Specialist Peff Modelski: GCFP Feldenkrais Movement Specialist *For information regarding staff members click the name Clerical Staff Our clerical staff is very dedicated to our mission, vision, and values. We thank them for their efficiency and certainly their respect of the children. They are happy to assist you at any time.
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