LICENSED PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST AND NATIONALLY CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Jessica Block is Director of Neuropsychological Services at The Yellin Center and a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
Dr. Block’s connection to this work is also personal. For much of her childhood and adolescence, she thought she was not smart. At 17, she was diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Understanding why school had been so difficult changed how she saw herself and what she believed she could do. She went from a struggling student to someone who would spend many more years in school, knowing even then that she wanted to become a neuropsychologist. Today, she helps children, adolescents, and adults experience that same shift in understanding.
Dr. Block earned her Psy.D. in school psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her doctoral internship at Rye City School District provided her with extensive knowledge of the New York public schools' special education system. Under the supervision of board-certified school neuropsychologists, she conducted psychoeducational assessments, helped facilitate IEP meetings, and delivered therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) methodologies. Following her doctoral internship, Dr. Block completed a two-year postdoctoral pediatric neuropsychology fellowship at Pediatric Assessment Learning and Support (PALS). Her specialized training equips her to comprehensively assess and create treatment plans for patients from three years old through adulthood presenting with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, social-emotional challenges, developmental delays, and neurological disorders. Dr. Block advocates for her patients and collaborates with schools, educators, related service providers, and special education attorneys to optimize treatment outcomes.
Dr. Block served as Director of the COMPASS program at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, a college support program for students on the autism spectrum. In this role, she oversaw a dedicated team of clinical and program staff, delivering effective executive functioning, social, and psychological support services. Moreover, Dr. Block contributes to the field of psychology with chapter and research publications. She further shares her expertise by conducting training on disability laws (i.e., IDEA, ADA) for psychology doctoral and master's level students. Through speaking engagements and professional development, she also translates neuropsychological concepts into engaging, useful ideas for educators, parents, clinicians, and organizations, including topics such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, executive functioning, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and ways to better understand and support different kinds of minds across home and school settings.
Through neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Block identifies both the challenges that may be getting in someone’s way and the strengths they can build on. Her goal is for each person to leave with a clearer picture of how their brain works, practical ways to move forward, and the recognition that they were never broken, just misunderstood. This perspective informs her work at The Yellin Center and its commitment to helping individuals and families better understand how each person learns and develops.
Dr. Block’s connection to this work is also personal. For much of her childhood and adolescence, she thought she was not smart. At 17, she was diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Understanding why school had been so difficult changed how she saw herself and what she believed she could do. She went from a struggling student to someone who would spend many more years in school, knowing even then that she wanted to become a neuropsychologist. Today, she helps children, adolescents, and adults experience that same shift in understanding.
Dr. Block earned her Psy.D. in school psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her doctoral internship at Rye City School District provided her with extensive knowledge of the New York public schools' special education system. Under the supervision of board-certified school neuropsychologists, she conducted psychoeducational assessments, helped facilitate IEP meetings, and delivered therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) methodologies. Following her doctoral internship, Dr. Block completed a two-year postdoctoral pediatric neuropsychology fellowship at Pediatric Assessment Learning and Support (PALS). Her specialized training equips her to comprehensively assess and create treatment plans for patients from three years old through adulthood presenting with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, social-emotional challenges, developmental delays, and neurological disorders. Dr. Block advocates for her patients and collaborates with schools, educators, related service providers, and special education attorneys to optimize treatment outcomes.
Dr. Block served as Director of the COMPASS program at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, a college support program for students on the autism spectrum. In this role, she oversaw a dedicated team of clinical and program staff, delivering effective executive functioning, social, and psychological support services. Moreover, Dr. Block contributes to the field of psychology with chapter and research publications. She further shares her expertise by conducting training on disability laws (i.e., IDEA, ADA) for psychology doctoral and master's level students. Through speaking engagements and professional development, she also translates neuropsychological concepts into engaging, useful ideas for educators, parents, clinicians, and organizations, including topics such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, executive functioning, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and ways to better understand and support different kinds of minds across home and school settings.
Through neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Block identifies both the challenges that may be getting in someone’s way and the strengths they can build on. Her goal is for each person to leave with a clearer picture of how their brain works, practical ways to move forward, and the recognition that they were never broken, just misunderstood. This perspective informs her work at The Yellin Center and its commitment to helping individuals and families better understand how each person learns and develops.
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