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Professional Interdisciplinary Staff
Dr. Val L. Scaramella-Nowinski: Pediatric Neuropsychology: Founder/Director
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 Pediatric Neuropsychology Child Development Center, continuing extensive services in pediatric neurodevelopment and learning. The Practice is limited to specialization in Pediatric Neuro Development, Brain Injury, Pervasive/Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia and related learning and attention disorders. In 2001, Dr. Nowinski founded the Neuroscience Learning Initiative and the Pediatric Neuropsychology Autism Initiative: Brain-Behavior and Development Program.
Dr. Nowinski’s research specialty is the clinical correlation between electrophysiological dysrythmias/disorders and the neurodevelopmental symptom complex related to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Learning Disorders, and Brain Injury.
Dr. Nowinski is often an invited speaker at 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.
She is a member of multiple professional organizations including the National Academy of Neuropsychology, International Neuropsychology Society; American Psychological Association – Neuropsychology Division; Illinois Psychological Association, Brain Injury Association, national and international branches; National Center for Learning Disabilities. She is a member of the Professional Advisory Council of the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Society. She also serves on the Health Advisory Board 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.
Dr. Nowinski’s practice is committed to children 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.
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.
The C.H.I.L.D. Foundation
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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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