Dr. Amanda specializes in working with pediatric clients with learning difficulties, executive dysfunction and social emotional challenges. Dr. Amanda earned her Doctoral degree in School Psychology focused in neuropsychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her previous role as a school psychologist allows for a seamless integration of testing results into practical, school-friendly recommendations for interventions to maximize a child’s potential. Dr. Amanda has a passion for advocacy work and consultation with families and schools.

Additionally, she provides one-on-one executive functioning coaching to assist individuals with organization, memory and study strategies, and other cognitive skills essential to optimal school functioning.

Clinical Focus Areas

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• School Psychology
• Academic & School Consultations/Advocacy
• School issues
• Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc) 

Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• Residency in neuropsychology

Ball State University - MA in School Psychology

Bradley University - BS in Psychology

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Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Memberships

• National Association of School Psychologists - NASP
• National Academy of Neuropsychology - NAN
• American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology - AACN
• American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology - AAPdN 
• American Psychological Association - APA  
  
  • Division 16 School Psychology
  • Division 40 Society for Clinical Neuropsychology

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Selected Presentations & Training

Dr. Skierkiewicz has presented widely to parents, educators, and professionals, focusing on brain-based approaches to ADHD, neuropsychology in schools, and practical guidance for families.

ADHD, Neuropsychology & Brain-Based Approaches

• Reconceptualizing ADHD: A Brain-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention (National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, 2018, Chicago, IL)
• Understanding What’s Underneath the Umbrella: A Neuropsychology Approach to ADHD (Raising Student Achievement Conference,2019, Schaumburg, IL)

Parent & Community Education (with Matthew Landstrom)

• A Guide to Understanding Your Child’s ADHD from a Neuroscience Perspective (Peotone High School, March 2017; Rolling Meadows High School, November 2016)

Neuropsychology in Schools

• Bridging the Gap: Applying Neuropsychology in Schools for Better Student Outcomes (Illinois School Psychologists Association Winter Conference, 2025 — 3.0 PD Credit Workshop)
• Grand Rounds (Invited webinar, NASP Neuropsychology in the Schools Interest Group, March 2018)
• Adapting Neuropsychological Principles in School-Based Practice: Chronic Illness Case Presentations (Illinois School Psychology Conference, 2015, Springfield, IL)
• Stanford-Binet–V: Administration and Interpretation (Invited training, Township High
• School District 211, Palatine, IL)
• Neurocognitive Effects of Marijuana: What Educators Need to Know (District 214 Staff Training, September 2016, Rolling Meadows, IL)

Supporting Emotional and Developmental Challenges‍

• Traumatic Brain Injury: What Educators Need to Know(ISPIC Intervention Showcase, 2015, Bloomington, IL)
• ‍Enhancing Attachment: An Overview of Theraplay (ISPIC Social Emotional Intervention Showcase, 2016, Bloomington, IL)

Early Community Outreach‍‍

• Brain Bee: Neuropsychology Presentation for High School Students (Muncie, IN, 2010)

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Publications

• Johnson, W. L., & Skierkiewicz, A. L. (2025). Formalized Training and Specialization in School Neuropsychology. Communiqué (National Association of School Psychologists), 53(6), 24–26. Article
• Skierkiewicz, A., Cruz, J. (2018). Neurotechnology. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_9156

• Skierkiewicz, A. & Cruz, J. (2017). Neurotechnology. In J. S. Kruetzer, J. DeLuca, & B. Caplan (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. New York, NY: Springer
• Skierkiewicz, A. & Cruz, J. (2017). Neurotherapy. In J. S. Kruetzer, J. DeLuca, & B. Caplan (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. New York, NY: Springer
• Skierkiewicz, A. & Clark, R. (2017). Single-Case Design Interventions. In J. S. Kruetzer, J. DeLuca, & B. Caplan (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. New York, NY: Springer
• Skierkiewicz, A. (2016). A neuropsychological study to reduce anxiety in a child exposed to trauma (Doctoral dissertation).
• Davis, A. S., Finch, W. H., Skierkiewicz, A. L., Rothlisberg, B. A., & McIntosh, D. E.(November, 2009).  Using demographic variables to estimate premorbid functioning in preschool children using the Stanford-Binet-Fifth Edition. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 24. 539-540.

Presentation Citations (from above)

• Skierkiewicz, A., Leece, M., & Cruz, J. Reconceptualizing ADHD: A Brain-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention.  Presented at the 2018 Annual National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.
• Skierkiewicz, A. & Cruz, J.  A Guide to Understanding ADHD: From a Neuroscience Perspective.  Presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education.
• Skierkiewicz, A. & Cruz, J.  A Guide to Understanding ADHD: Applications of Neuroscience in School-Based Practice.  Presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education, Tinley Park, IL.
• Garibay, G., Leece, M., & Skierkiewicz, A. (February 2016). Enhancing Attachment: An Overview of Theraplay. Presented at ISPIC Social Emotional Intervention Showcase in Bloomington, IL.
• Leece, M. & Skierkiewicz, A. (November 2015). Traumatic Brain Injury: What Educators Need to Know. Presented at ISPIC Intervention Showcase in Bloomington, IL.

• Clark, R., Garibay, G., Leece, M., Skierkiewicz, A.  Adapting Neuropsychological Principles in Your School Psychology Practice: Chronic Illness Case Presentations. Mini Skills workshop at the 2015 Illinois School Psychology Conference in Springfield, IL.
• Skierkiewicz, A. (March 2018). Grand Rounds. Invited presenter for NASP Neuropsychology in the Schools Interest Group, Live Webinar Series.
  Skierkiewicz, A. The Stanford-Binet-V: Administration and Interpretation. Invited training for school psychologists at Township High School District 211in Palatine, IL
• Landstrom, M. & Skierkiewicz, A. (March 2017). A Guide to Understanding Your Child's ADHD from a Neuroscience Perspective. Invited presentation at Peotone High School in Peotone
• Landstrom, M. & Skierkiewicz, A.  (November 2016). A Guide to Understanding Your Child's ADHD from a Neuroscience Perspective. Invited presentation at Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, IL
• Landstrom, M. & Skierkiewicz, A. (September 2016). Neurocognitive Effects of Marijuana: What Educators Need to Know. Invited presentation to District 214 Staff in Rolling Meadows, IL
• Brain Bee, Muncie, IN, January 2010 Assisted in a Neuropsychology presentation to high school students participating in a gifted education program for potential medical students Supervisor:  Andrew Davis, Ph.D.

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