“Put down the coffee cup, get out of the car, shut off the television and find your child.” These are the words of Dr. Richard E. Dowell Jr., one of the top Forensic Neuropsychological witnesses in the North East and headliner at HDA’s 2008 Detoxification Summit on the subject of “Autism: Neuropsychological Models and Implication.”
That statement, from Dr. Dowell’s blog “Inside Neuropsychology” follows an attention-grabbing opener which states that we can track and can recall (via instant internet search) how much coffee comes into the US, how many cars, trucks or busses are on the road, how many gallons of gas are used nationally every day and “the number of saw-whet owls migrating through Pennsylvania.” But how many children have a neuropsychological or psychological disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism or receptive language disorders? Apparently no one knows. They are among the few things with no traceable stats – yes, even on Google – and therefore little comprehensive attention.
Dr. Dowell’s Neuropsychological Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive consultation, evaluation and intervention services that utilize a holistic view of the individual to facilitate understanding of neuro (brain-related) and psychological (environmental, historical, etc.) factors along with moderator variables that mediate the expression of presenting problems/symptoms. Through this work, forensic services and other consultations for a variety of symptoms, disorders and disabilities, Dr. Dowell has completed neuropsychological evaluations among over 5000 patients over the past 20 years.
To register for the Detox Summit and for a schedule of speakers including Dr. Dowell’s seminar visit HDA Summit Registration. For more information on Dr. Dowell’s work visit Neuropsychological Services.