Testimonials – Dawson Neurobehavioral Group

We had Dr. Dawson evaluate our daughter after we had some concerns about her development when she was four. Now 6 years later, her diagnosis, evaluation of her strengths and needs stands strong. We were able to advocate for her and give her the tools she needed to be successful thanks to Dr. Dawson’s guidance and recommendations. She was spot on on her developmental difficulties but most importantly helped us pinpoint her strengths and work on developing those as well. I would highly recommend her as she has a great gift for really tapping into what is going on with young children. Although we have moved away we will return to the Chicago area to have her do an evaluation on our son who has some developmental differences.

Emily C.

Michigan

Dr. Dawson has been instrumental in our ability to procure the most appropriate services for our children. Her evaluations and reports are incredibly thorough and really captured each of our children’s strengths as well as their difficulties. Although our children have such diverse personalities, Dr. Dawson has a lovely, compassionate manner and has been able to develop a great rapport with each one of them.

Family with multiple children with special needs

Naperville, IL

Dr. Dawson has helped our family on numerous times over the years. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She is smart, well organized and empathetic. She took the time to get to know my son (who is on the Autism spectrum), in order to make him comfortable and make the testing more accurate and therefore, more meaningful. My son actually looked forward to his testing sessions and he considers Dr. Dawson a friend. She is very helpful to families and is an advocate for student’s rights. She made a huge difference in our experience with the school district and government agencies, because she gave us everything we needed to support our requests. She is a valuable asset and I am so grateful that she was part of our team.

Stephanie

Western Springs, IL

Dr. Dawson has been instrumental in helping me identify my children’s learning disabilities as well how to help them. Her reports are so comprehensive that it allowed me to ask for support, as needed, in the school. She takes the time to explain everything and make sure we understand. She has a wealth of resources and is always there to help with any questions we may have. She goes above and beyond at all times. She has tested each of my children many times throughout the years and there is no one else I would have do this. She is wonderful with my children and has been there for us every step of the way.

Mother

Hinsdale, IL

As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, I know how vital it is to choose the right professional to do an an assessment on a child. When I realized that my youngest son had problems with his language development, I sought out the expertise of the best pediatric neuropsychologist that I knew; Dr Dawson. Her insights and exhaustive list of recommended interventions, including specialized education, put him on a path of success that he would never have achieved without her wise counsel. Diagnostic clarification at the youngest age possible by a skilled clinician is essential in mapping out a child’s educational plan. My son has a complex set of disabilities and challenges but with Dr Dawson’s guidance over the past five years, it feels straightforward and manageable.

Tina M., MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

As tutors who specialize in evidence-based remediation, we are always pleased when one of our students has an evaluation from Dr. Dawson. Evaluations are comprehensive and contain both the quantitative and the qualitative information parents are seeking. She educates and empowers parents and their children. Her expertise and referral base are unmatched. Dr. Dawson knows her patients. Specific recommendations helps us provide targeted intervention.

Suzanne Petree

Founder, The Village Tutors

I first came to know Dr. Dawson as the author of several valued reports of patients I was seeing. The first impression I had of her was of a very well informed, well-researched writer who was an authority on ‘grey area kids’ that formerly had been mis-represented by standard assessments. I found her conclusions from data to be insightful, and not just numbers on a page. Her recommendations were also spot-on, and contained a wealth of resources intended for the readers of the final report (be it teachers or medical support staff or mental health providers). When I eventually met Dr. Dawson several years after accumulating her carefully thought out reports, I realized that in person she was all of the intellect plus the warmth and genuine caring that her reports may not have captured. If I were to send my own child for a complete neuropsychological evaluation, Dr. Dawson would be my go-to pediatric psychologist. Once you spend time with her discussing your child you will feel as if she understands what you have been trying to relay to others for oh-so-long. She will work tirelessly on behalf of your child and stay with your family for the duration, be that a several month window or a several years later follow-up. We now share many of the same students pre-therapy or post-evaluation and we take great pride in discussing successful outcomes as a result of finally depicting and treating a child within a framework of research-based approaches. I highly recommend you work with Dr. Dawson for your child’s betterment in the domains of educational, social, and emotional goals.

Cathleen P. O'Hare, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Dawson and her team, including her advocate Danielle Mathenia, have been an invaluable part of my families' journey. Her dedication, expertise, and genuine care have been instrumental in guiding us through the complexities of neurodevelopmental challenges. Over the years, she consistently has gone above and beyond, tailoring her approach to suit our daughter's unique needs, fostering an environment of trust and growth. Thanks to her and her team's unwavering support and insightful interventions, we not only gained a deeper understanding of our daughter but also acquired invaluable skills to navigate life's hurdles with confidence. Dr. Dawson is more than just a neuropsychologist; she is a beacon of hope and empowerment, and we are profoundly grateful for her years of exceptional service.

The George Family