Dr. Jennifer Huffman, neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
Meet Dr. Huffman, Founder and Clinical Director
Welcome!
Dr. Huffman is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist, specializing in consultation, assessment and support for neurodivergent minds across the lifespan.
The founder of the Neuropsychology Center for Attention, Behavior & Learning, PLLC in 2011, her work includes a clinic nicknamed The ABLE Center and an informational and advocacy section named Neurodivergent Neuropsychology.
Dr. Huffman is honored to be joining The Baby Fold as Vice President of Clinical Operations in the fall of 2025.
Training and Credentialing:
During Dr. Jennifer's training and career, she has specialized in the relationship and interaction between neurodivergence and trauma. Working with Autistic, neurodivergent, and individuals with trauma since 2000, she specializes in consultation, assessment, and support of neurodivergence across the lifespan.
2022 Authorized to practice telepsychology by PSYPACT TAP/IPC
2021 Registered as a Telehealth Psychologist for the state of Florida
2016 Board Certified; Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology
2009 Licensed in Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist
2008 Credentialed, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
2006 Adult/Geriatric Neuropsychology; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Zablocki VAMC
2005 Pediatric Neuropsychology; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Evanston Northwestern
2004 PhD; Rosalind Franklin University Medicine Science; Clinical Neuropsychology
1996 BS; Graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois UIUC
Current Projects:
Dr. Huffman is neurodivergent herself, PDA/Autistic, and offers evaluations and consultations with lived experience of learning and social differences.
She is 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
She is a founding member of Autistic Revolution Magazine, an online magazine created by and for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent individuals. She is the page guide for the Animal Companion section, and co page-guide for the Mental Health and Wellness section. Learn more about this international project here: https://autistic-revolution.com.
National Speaker and International Podcast Guest
Dr. Jennifer offers 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.