MEET THE CLINIC TEAM
Ashley Lambert, Psy.D
-Clinic Director ‑Clinical Neuropsychologist ‑Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- The Counseling Center of Nashua, 2 year Post-doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology
- The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology
- Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Hospital, Pre-doctoral Internship
- Purdue University, MS, Neuroscience
- Knox College, BA, Biology/Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment
- Specific learning disabilities, Intellectual disabilities
- Traumatic brain injury, ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorders, Nonverbal Learning Disorders
Research
- Home based goal focused treatment of children with Autism spectrum disorders
Erin Caskey, Ph.D
-Licensed Clinical Psychologist ‑Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Children’s Research Triangle, Post-doctoral Fellowship
- Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Pre-doctoral Internship
- Loyola University Chicago, Ph.D.
- Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.
Areas of Expertise
- Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessment
- Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy
Research
- Resilience in Children and Adolescents
- School-Based Prevention and Intervention
Meir Hauser, Psy.D
-Licensed Clinical Psychologist ‑Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Rush Neurobehavioral Center, 2 year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Community Healthlink Youth and Family Services, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Pre-doctoral Internship
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Emphasis
- University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Psychology, Minor Human Development
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Challenges, and other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disorders)
- Early childhood assessment
- School based advocacy and consultation
Research
- Bullying Prevention
Amanda R. Lucchetti, Psy.D, ABPP-CN
-Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist -Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Mayo Clinic, 2 year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Children’s Hospital Colorado, Pre-Doctoral Internship
- Roosevelt University, Psy.D, Clinical Psychology
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment
- Autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD and learning disorders
- Cognitive functioning of complex medical disorders, such as epilepsy, childhood cancer, traumatic brain injury, prematurity/low birth weight, in-utero exposure to teratogens
Research
- Family outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder following interventions
- Neuropsychological functioning in children with epilepsy
Languages:
- Spanish
Nicole Summers, Psy.D
-Licensed Clinical Psychologist
-Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Rush Neurobehavioral Center, 2 year Post-doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- The Otis R. Bowen Center, A.P.A. Accredited Pre‐Doctoral Internship
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Illinois School of Professional Psychology, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Concentration in Neuropsychology
- Grand Valley State University, B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and psychological assessment
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disorders, etc.)
- Mood-based concerns (e.g., Depression, Anxiety, etc.) and their impact on cognitive functioning
Research
- Neuropsychological functioning with elevated anxiety levels
- Cognitive functioning and acculturation in Polish populations
Kristen E. Vincent, M.A., CCC-SLP
-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
-Instructor – Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences, College of Health Sciences
Rush University
Education and Training
- IL Credentialed Early Intervention Specialist
- The Hanen Centre: Certified instructor of It Takes Two to Talk ® and More Than Words™
- University of Florida, M.A., Speech-Language Pathology
- University of Florida, B.A., Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Areas of Expertise
- Comprehensive evaluation of pediatric receptive, expressive, and social communication disorders, speech disorders and language-based learning and processing disorders
- Individual and small group treatment with children with comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders
- School Consultation
- Telehealth
- Parent coaching and education
Research
- Language development in children with Fragile X Syndrome
- Literacy Development for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss
- Improving outcomes for children at risk for communication delays by providing daycare provider coaching via video teleconferencing
Briana Paulman, Ph.D
- Post Doctoral Clinical Fellow
- Instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Lewisville Independent School District, APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship
- Texas Woman’s University, Ph.D. in School Psychology
- The University of Oklahoma, B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment
- Autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, learning disorder, etc.)
- Mood-related concerns and disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.)
- School-based evaluations, advocacy, and consultation
Research
- Validity of cognitive assessments with respect to broad and narrow abilities
- Gender differences in autism spectrum disorder
- Body image and adolescents
Sydney Andrews, Psy.D
- Post Doctoral Clinical Fellow
- Instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- MiraCare Neuro Behavioral Health, APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship
- Azusa Pacific University, Psy.D in Clinical Psychology
- Azusa Pacific University, B.A. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment
- Autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders
- Mood-related concerns and disorders
Research
- Neuropsychological practice/effectiveness in pediatric oncology settings
- Neuropsychological assessment related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
SEEKING CLINICAL SERVICES?
We are currently accepting new patients for neuropsychological assessments and speech/language services.
If you are a new or existing patient seeking services at RNBC in the area of neuropsychological assessment or speech/language services, please call the following number: 847–933‑9339.