Dr. Allison Schettini Evans, PhD
Psychologist
86 Baker Avenue Extension Suite 301 Concord MA, 01742About
Allison Schettini Evans, Ph.D. is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Licensed Psychologist in both MA and RI.
Dr. Evans specializes in the neuropsychological assessment of school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults who experience learning, developmental, behavioral, emotional, neurodevelopmental, and/or medical disabilities. Particular areas of clinical and research interest include dyslexia/reading disorders, executive dysfunction, other learning disorders, ADHD, and social communication challenges. Dr. Evans also has additional expertise in concussion management and head injury.
In addition to assessment, Dr. Evans provides ongoing consultation, management, and advocacy support for patients and parents, and supports IEP and 504 development. She actively works with special education lawyers, advocates, and schools to support students.
Dr. Evans completed her undergraduate degree at Brown University, received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University, and completed her pre-doctoral internship and two-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the Brown Medical School. Dr. Evans was formerly a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Brown Medical School, and helped establish a pediatric concussion clinic at an associated hospital. She is currently a full time owner of Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychology Services (CCNS), where she devotes her time to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults reach their full potential.
Dr. Evans was previously a Co-Investigator on a large scale R01 project examining genetic and environmental factors impacting the development/acquisition of learning and attentional problems. She has extensive research, publication, and presentaton experience.
Education and Training
Brown University PhD 1998
Michigan State University MA 2000
Michigan State University PhD 2004
Brown Medical School Residency & Fellowship 2006
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University 2006 - 2018
- Pediatric Neuropsychologist (Staff) Memorial Hospital of RI /Neurodevelopmental Center 2006 - 2016
- Pediatric Neuropsychologist (Founding Staff Member) Memorial Hospital of RI/Neurology Department - Concussion Clinic 2006 - 2018
- Instructor Michigan State University 2001 - 2001
- Clinical Supervisor Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Neuropsychology Training Program 2006 - 2018
- Ad-hoc reviewer Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. The Official Journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychology 2008 -
- Consultant Gwaltney Consultants, LLC, Providence, RI 2009 - 2011
- Lecturer Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Training Consortium 2010 - 2017
- Clinical Supervisor Child Development Center Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychology Services 2012 - Present
- Teaching Assistant/Co-Instructor Michigan State University 1998 - 1999
- Certified ImPACT Consultant (CIC) 2010 - 2017
Awards
- Best In Massachusetts 2024 Find A Top Doc
- Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Honor Society 1998 Brown University
- Honors in Psychology 1998 Brown University
- Brown University Distinguished Post Graduate Award 1998
- Phi Kappa Phi: Nominated, Michigan State University, Psychology Honors Year 2000-2003
- Brown University, Hall of Fame (women’s lacrosse) 2018
- Michigan State University, Psychology Honors Year Phi Kappa Phi 2000-2003
- McLoughlin Research Grant, Brown University Year 1997-1998
- Student Award Program Grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation 2001
- Graduate Research Enhancement Award: Michigan State University 2002
- Student Award Program Grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, Comorbid Depression and Delinquency: Inpatient Children and Adolescents 2003
- F31 (Individual National Research Service Award; NRSA): National Institute of Mental Health, Parents, Peers, and Health Risk Behavior in Adolescence Year 2002-2004 2002-2003
- NIH Loan Repayment Program. ADHD and Dyslexia Year 2004-2006
- Hamilton School/Dunn Institute Small Grant Award, Evans & Wilson (Co-PI). Understanding Dyslexia 2006
- Academic All-Ivy League, Academic & Athletic Excellence Award, Ivy League Year 1996-1997
Professional Memberships
- International Neuropsychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- Massachusetts Psychological Association
Fellowships
- Michigan State University Psychology 1999
- Graduate Office Fellowship: Michigan State University Psychology 2002
- Graduate Office Travel Fellowship: Michigan State Psychology 2003
- Dean’s Fellowship: Michigan State University College of Social Science 2003
Internships
- Brown Medical School
Fellowships
- Brown Medical School
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