Jennifer Reesman, PhD, ABPP
Director of Neuropsychology Training
Dr. Jennifer Linton Reesman is the Director of Neuropsychology Training at The Chesapeake Center. Prior to joining the Chesapeake Center, Dr. Reesman was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Reesman is a recognized leader and expert in the accessibility of assessment and neuropsychological services.
Dr. Reesman has a passion for partnering with families to promote the highest quality of clinical care and approaches assessment and interventions from a strength based approach. She enjoys supporting individuals and families towards greater understanding and empowerment, especially ADHD and its complexities and interactions.
She has published and presented in the area of assessment accessibility, disability issues in supervision, developmental disability, ethical issues, and is a sought-after presenter.
Dr. Reesman has served in leadership in the American Psychological Association (APA), previously serving as chair of the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology. She has served as a member of the task force for revision of the APA Guidelines for Assessment of and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities. Dr. Reesman has directed training programs funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). She is active in training the next generation of psychologists and neuropsychologists.
She serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. Dr. Reesman is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and provides evaluation and consultation services in both English and ASL.
Education and Training:
Dr. Reesman received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. After receiving her doctorate Dr. Reesman completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and is a subspecialist in Pediatric Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Areas of Interest Include:
- Neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan
- Complex ADHD
- Accessibility of assessment for individuals with disabilities
- Utilizing a strength based approaches to assessment and intervention
- Linguistic diversity
- Pre- and post-cochlear implant consultation and evaluation
- Providing accessible, high-quality evaluation and intervention for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
- Developing individualized recommendations and empowering families
- Training the next generation of mental health professionals
Dr. Reesman is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Maryland. She is authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology by the PSYPACT Commission.
Book
Dr. Reesman is a co-author of the text “Neurodevelopment in the Post-Pandemic World” published by Oxford University Press and released in September, 2024
www.amazon.com/author/jenreesman
Recent presentations
Webinar presentations for Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR) in October, November and January. Linked here: https://partalks.parinc.com/b/sp/jennifer-reesman-583
Upcoming presentations:
Presenting at the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology 2025 Conference in Chicago, IL in June 2025 https://theaacn.org/conference-2025/workshop-abstracts/
The Intersection of Altered Trajectories and Pediatric Clinical Practice Models: How Can Neuropsychologists Meet the Challenges of Pandemic
Educational Disruption
The Ins and Outs of Pediatric Neuropsychological Practice Across Settings: Billing, Waitlist Management, Assessment and Triage Strategies and More.
Let’s Dive Deeper: Autism and Diagnostic Decision Making in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children with Danielle Previ, PhD and for Language First https://language1st.org/events/autism-and-diagnostic-decision-making
Accepted presentation at American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in October 2025, link forthcoming
Podcasts:
Dr. Reesman has been featured on podcasts including Navigating Neuropsychology
https://www.navneuro.com/104/ - Evaluations with Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Children
https://www.navneuro.com/153/ - Pediatric Fact Finding Case (with Chesapeake colleague Dr. Veronica Chang)
Other media:
Featured in Healthy Debate with Anne Borden King
https://healthydebate.ca/2024/02/topic/online-adhd-diagnoses-kids/