Dr. Jennifer Huffman, neurodivergent Neuropsychologist

I am an Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist, specializing in assessment and support for neurodivergent minds across the lifespan. 

I founded the Neuropsychology Center for Attention, Behavior & Learning, PLLC in 2011 and the practice has two sections, a clinic nicknamed The ABLE Center, DBA and an informational and advocacy section named Neurodivergent Neuropsychology. A new nonprofit clinic is opening the Summer of 2025 dedicated to increasing access to intervention and support for neurodivergent individuals.  

During my training and career, I have worked extensively with Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals, of all ages, and their families. I started working with Autistic individuals in 1998 and have specialized in working with neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan for assessment and support since that time. 

• 1996       BS; Graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• 2000       MS; Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Clinical Psychology

• 2004       PhD; Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Neuropsychology 

• 2005       Pediatric Neuropsychology; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Northwestern Hospital, Evaluation Center for Learning

• 2006       Adult and Geriatric Neuropsychology; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Zablocki VA Medical Center

• 2008       Credentialed as a National Register of Health Service Providers                 in Psychology

• 2009       Licensed in Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist

• 2016       Board Certified; Pediatric Neuropsychology by the Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology

• 2021       Registered as a Telehealth Psychologist for the state of Florida

• 2022       Authorized to practice telepsychology by PSYPACT

I am neurodivergent myself, PDA/Autistic, and offer evaluations and consultations with lived experience of learning and social differences.  

I am also involved in multiple projects focused on increased awareness, acceptance and advocacy for autistic and other-neurodivergent individuals.

Internationally-Acclaimed Book Author, Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain, A Children's Guide to Thriving with Pathological Demand Avoidance 

Associate Editor, Autistic Revolution Magazine

I am the associate editor and one of the founding members of Autistic Revolution Magazine, an online magazine created by and for Autistic and Otherwise Neurodivergent Individuals. Learn more about this international project here: https://autistic-revolution.com.

National Speaker and International Podcast Guest

I offer informative presentations and discussions on a range of topics, including neurodiversity, its implications in education and the workforce, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), autism, executive functioning, and neuropsychology. 

Consulting Editor, Practice Innovations

I am a consulting editor for the Division 42, Scholarly Journal, Practice Innovations.  

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/pri

I support the community through participating in the Advisory Council, Attachment and Trauma Fellowship, The Baby Fold, Normal, IL

Advisory Council, Community Mental Health Advisory Committee, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL

Monthly consultation for The Baby Fold Adoption and Preservation Services