Dr. Jennifer Reesman is co-author of Neurodevelopment in the Post-Pandemic World (Oxford University Press, September 2024). This book explores the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents, including disruptions in education, mental health, and neurodevelopment. It highlights how pandemic-related stress, missed interventions, and altered learning experiences may shape psychological, social, and academic outcomes for years to come. The book also offers guidance for clinicians, educators, and policymakers to address these challenges and implement evidence-based supports.
She has contributed to books, peer-reviewed journals, professional guidelines, podcasts, and media outlets, sharing expertise in pediatric neuropsychology, developmental disabilities, and supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Podcasts
Dr. Reesman shares practical guidance for families and clinicians on pediatric neuropsychology:
Navigating Neuropsychology Podcast:
Evaluations with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Episode 104
Pediatric Fact Finding Case (with Dr. Veronica Chang) Episode 153
Special Ed Strategist Podcast, Episode 147: From Medical Reports to Everyday Supports
Dr. Reesman discusses translating complex neuropsychological and audiology evaluations into actionable strategies for families, including children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Podcast Link
Other Media Features
Dr. Reesman has been quoted and interviewed in multiple outlets:
Healthy Debate: Post-pandemic adolescent development, online ADHD diagnoses, and mental health strategies
Middle School Minds
Online ADHD DiagnosesWashington Post, NPR, Fox News, WBAL-TV, WUSA9, ABC7, MPT, DCist, NBC Washington: Topics include school reopening, COVID-19 impact on children, mental health, education policy, and supporting children with disabilities
Linking Research to Classrooms Blog:
An Introduction to Meeting the Needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Faculty Interview with Dr. Jennifer Reesman
Myths & Facts about the Needs of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Selected Research & Publications
Original Research & Case Reports
Dr. Reesman’s research spans pediatric neuropsychology, developmental disabilities, and deaf education. Examples include:
Hemiparesis and adaptive dysfunction in children with Sturge-Weber syndrome, Journal of Child Neurology, 2009
Neuropsychological features in children with Sturge-Weber syndrome, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 2010
Processing speed assessment in children with mild TBI, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 2013
Utility of ImPACT testing with deaf adolescents, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 2016
COVID-19 educational disruption and neurodevelopmental outcomes, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 2022
Reforming learning disorder diagnosis after COVID-19 educational disruption, Nature Reviews Psychology, 2022
Altered Trajectories: Long-term impact of pandemic disruptions, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024
Review Articles & Guidelines
APA Task Force Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities, 2022
Intellectual assessment for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, Rehabilitation Psychology, 2014
Identification of autism spectrum disorder in children with vision or hearing impairment, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 2022
Book Chapters & Monographs
Diversity and disability issues in neuropsychology supervision, Oxford University Press, 2021
Sensory Disabilities, Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology, 2nd Edition, 2025
Beck Depression Inventory & Geriatric Depression Scale entries, Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2017–2019
Opinion Pieces & Media Commentary
Washington Post: School closures, vaccination policies, reopening plans
New York Times Morning Newsletter: COVID-19 impact on learning and mental health
APA Monitor on Psychology: Supporting Team USA athletes at the Deaflympics
Methods & Techniques
Distraction and pain management strategies for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Pediatric concussion recovery, sleep disruption, and sensory management strategies