Nicole Quintero, PhD, BCBA-D, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her doctorate in school psychology from Syracuse University in 2009. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Quintero then relocated to Chicago to complete her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Quintero’s previous experiences include serving as Assistant Professor for Rush University and as a staff psychologist for Rush NeuroBehavioral Center and Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, as well as Coordinator of the Child and Adolescent Diagnostic and Family Support Program at UIC’s Developmental Disabilities Family Clinics. She has also had the honor of being appointed the role of Illinois Ambassador the Act Early Initiative for the Center for Disease Control and was a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellow in both Baltimore and Chicago. Dr. Quintero provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and works from a strengths-based approach, as well as in conjunction with other providers to help ensure that individuals receive appropriate support to increase their success at home, school, and work.
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Posts About Psychological Testing
What is Neuropsychological Testing for Children, and How Can It Help?
August 16, 2023 Blog
In the realm of mental health and education, cognitive assessments play a pivotal...
Getting Proper Support for Children in Special Education — Why is it Challenging?
June 28, 2023 Blog
Parents of children with special education needs face a unique set of challenges...
Private Clinic vs. Public School: What You Should Know About Psychoeducational Evaluations
August 12, 2022 Blog
Education is critical to the development and optimal health outcomes for...
Exploring the Differences Between Neuropsychological Testing vs. Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) Testing
June 17, 2022 Blog
Joy Malanyaon began experiencing severe headaches beginning December 2016....
How Do I Know I Need a Psychological Evaluation: Executive Functioning (Part 1)
October 7, 2020 Blog
There are several reasons a person might need a psychological evaluation....
What Makes a Good Psychological Evaluation?
September 16, 2020 Blog
There are many reasons why a person would need a psychological evaluation....