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/executive function, perception, memory, speech/language, motor and mood functions associated with neurological disorders. The specialty of the Center is pediatric neurodevelopment, particularly pervasive/autistic spectrum disorders, dyslexia and related learning and attention disorders. The Center's Treatment Program is interdisciplinary and is founded upon neuropsychological models of learning and development.

In 2001, Dr. Nowinski founded the Neuroscience Learning and Autism Initiative: diagnostic and treatment programs.

Dr. Nowinski works very closely with specialists in pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry, otology, immunology, audiology, ophthalmology/optometry, education, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy, among others.

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 on Learning Disabilities; Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICLD); Coalition of Clinical Practitioners in Neuropsychology (CCPN), 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).

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, promote public awareness, research, training and advocacy regarding brain development and learning in children.

Dr. Nowinski is 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.

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/Educational Specialist

Dr. Cathleen P. O'Hare: Clinical Neuropsychology/Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist Ph.D.

Heather Madden, M.Ed: Learning Disabilities/Communication Disorders

Michele Palmer, M.S. CCC.SPL: Speech/Language Specialist

Mary Kay Roll, B.S.: Learning Disabilities/Communication Disorders

Angela Searcy, M.S.: Learning Disabilities/Early Childhood Specialist

Jamie Komen, B.A.: Learning Disabilities/Communication Disorders

Ida Thompson: Feldenkrais Movement Specialist

Dorothy Polsky: Feldenkrais Movement Specialist

       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.