Peter Dodzik, Psy.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Clinical Psychology
Chicago
“A little learning is a dangerous thing.” – Alexander Pope
OVERVIEW
Dr. Dodzik is board-certified in both pediatric and adult neuropsychology, specializing in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. His clinical expertise includes dementing disorders, ADHD, sleep disorders, dyslexia, pervasive developmental disorders, and complex medical conditions such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and genetic or toxic/metabolic disorders.
Dr. Dodzik practices as a pediatric neuropsychologist at the Fort Wayne Neurological Centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and at Northwest Behavioural Services in Arlington Heights, Illinois. His work focuses on pediatric neuropsychological assessment and sleep medicine.
Dr. Dodzik teaches courses in Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Child and Adolescent Assessment, and Forensic Neuropsychology.
MEMBERSHIPS + ASSOCIATIONS
- American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology.
- American College of Professional Neuropsychology.
Publications + Presentations
Publications
Measuring Social Skills in Children with and without Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Are We Really Just Measuring IQ?
Applied Neuropsychology, Taylor & Francis Group; Philadelphia.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P., Stemmler, C., Stasi, G., Roberts, C.
Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Social Skills Deficits in Children with and without Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Applied Neuropsychology, Taylor & Francis Group; Philadelphia.
Author(s):
Stemmler, C., Dodzik, P., Stasi, G., Roberts, C.
Using the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Tower Test to Examine ADHD Sensitivity in Children: Expanding Analysis Beyond the Summary Score.
2019
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 5(3), 85-102.
Author(s):
Cahill, M., Dodzik, P., Pykkonnen, B., Flanigan, K.
The Impact of Handwriting Instruction on the Beery VMI.
2018
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 5(1), 55-56.
Author(s):
Levitt, T., Bornhoff, A., Dodzik, P.
Test Review, Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning, Second Edition.
2017
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology (in press) Spring Inc, London.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
The Diagnostic Accuracy of New Subjective Rating Scales for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
2017
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 3(4), 1-20.
Author(s):
Langenderfer, A., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Pyykkonen, B., Eckstein, M., Cahill, M. & Alayan, A.
Evaluation of a Pilot Program for the Support of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Project TAP (Transition Autism Program).
2016
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2(1), 135.
Author(s):
Watson, S., DeCanio, M., Dodzik, P., Lakomy, E., Hughes, T., Oster, K.
The American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology.
2016
In The Encyclopaedia of Clinical Neuropsychology
(Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., & Caplan, B., eds.) Springer Inc; London.
(Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., & Caplan, B., eds.) Springer Inc; London.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
Using the DKEFS Tower to Examine ADHD Sensitivity in Children.
2016
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2(1), 134.
Author(s):
Cahill, M., Dodzik, P., Polevoy, A., Pyykkonen, B., Lakomy, E., & Oster, K.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. In Handbook of Long Term Care of the Childhood Cancer Survivor (Mucci, G. & Torno, L. eds.).
2015
Springer Publishing, New York.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P., Fulton, R.
Alzheimer Dementia and Sleep Disorders: Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment.
2015
Psychiatric Times, 32 (9), 21.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P. & Kahn, A.
The Utility of the Abbreviated Executive Interview in Patients with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment.
2014
The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 28(3), 436-437.
Author(s):
Fulton, R., Dodzik, P.
Introduction to the Neuropsychology of Childhood Psychopathology. In Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescents: A Neuropsychological Approach (Davis, A ed.).
2013
Springer Publishing, New York.
Author(s):
Davis, A., Drapeau, C., Malm, S., Dodzik, P.
Cognitive Disorders: Sleep Disorders. In Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescents: A Neuropsychological Approach (Davis, A ed.).
2013
Springer Publishing, New York.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
A Case Study: Toxic Exposure. In Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescents: A Neuropsychological Approach (Davis, A ed.).
2013
Springer Publishing, New York.
Author(s):
Lutz, J., Dodzik, P.
A Case Study: Sleep Disorders. In Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescents: A Neuropsychological Approach (Davis, A ed.).
2013
Springer Publishing, New York.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
Exploratory factor analysis of the WAIS-IV in a neurology clinic sample.
2012
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 27(6), 575.
Author(s):
Fulton, R., Stevens, P., Erickson, S., Dodzik, P., & Williams, R.
Analysis of Subjective and Objective Social Skills Deficits in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
2011
Applied Neuropsychology, 18 (3), 230-31.
Author(s):
Karabatsos, S., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Tews-Kozlowski, R.
The Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener: what is it measuring?
2011
Applied Neuropsychology, 18 (3), 228-29.
Author(s):
Miles, E., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Eme, R., Boneff, T.
Utility of the Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener in the Classification of ADHD.
2011
Applied Neuropsychology, 18 (3), 229-30
Author(s):
Miles, E., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Eme, R., Boneff, T.
Effects of Pharmacological Interventions on Dementia Rating Scale -2 Scores in Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Dementia.
2011
Applied Neuropsychology, 18 (3), 230.
Author(s):
Welch, M., Dodzik, P., Williams, R., Lema-Stern, S., Miles, E., Wood, N., Costantino, C.
Effects of Pharmacological Interventions on the Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Status Scores in Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Dementia.
2011
Applied Neuropsychology, 18 (3), 231.
Author(s):
Welch, M., Dodzik, P., Williams, R., Lema-Stern, S., Miles, E., Wood, N., Costantino, C.
Investigation of the Relationship Between Cognitive Constructs Measured by the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status and the Dementia Rating Scale-2 in Patients with Alzheimer’s Dementia.
2011
Applied Neuropsychology, 18 (3), 228.
Author(s):
Costantino, C. Dodzik, P., Williams, R., Lillie, J., Boneff, T., Welch, M., Wood, N.
Predictors of Residual Cognitive Impairment in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Applied Neuropsychology, 17(3), 216.
2010
Applied Neuropsychology, 17(3), 216.
Author(s):
Kehoe, R., Dodzik, P. & Reinwald, A.
Utility of the Asperger’s Syndrome Diagnostic Scale, Gilliam Autism Rating Scale and Krug Asperger’s Disorder Index in the Classification of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
2010
Applied Neuropsychology, 17(3), 222.
Author(s):
Zabeigly, A., Dodzik, P., & Williams, T.
The American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology. In The Encyclopaedia of Clinical Neuropsychology (Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., & Caplan, B., eds.)
2010
Springer Inc; London.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
A Comparison of Changes in Quality of Life in Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders Following Pallidotomy and Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation.
2010
Applied Neuropsychology, 17(3), 216-17.
Author(s):
Munz, M., Kuechler, A., Dodzik, P., Sweazey, R.
Diagnostic Utility of the Dyslexia Screening Test in Children with Reading Disorders.
2010
The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 23 (4), 621-22.
Author(s):
Fulton, R., Dodzik, P., & Boneff, T.
Pediatric Neuropsychology and Sleep Disorders. In The Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology (Davis, A., ed.).
2010
Springer Publishing, New York.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Personality Inventory for Children – 2 in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
2010
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 25(6), 475.
Author(s):
Landstrom, M., Dodzik, P., Boneff, T. & Williams, T.
The story is in the telling. [Review of the Book Pediatric Neuropsychology Case Studies: from the extraordinary to the commonplace.]
2009
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, Springer Inc; London.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
The utility of the General Ability Index of the WISC-IV in children with ADHD and/or dyslexia.
2008
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 23(6), 718.
Author(s):
Kessler, A. & Dodzik, P.
Dementia and Sleep Disorders. In Sleep Psychiatry (Golbin, A., Kravitz, H., Keith, H., eds.)
2004
Parthenon Publishing; London.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Sleep Disorders. In Sleep Psychiatry (Golbin, A., Kravitz, H., Keith, H., eds.)
2004
Parthenon Publishing; London.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Sleep. In Sleep Psychiatry (Golbin, A., Kravitz, H., Keith, H., eds.)
2004
Parthenon Publishing; London.
Author(s):
Kagan, V., Dodzik, P., Golbin, A.
A Validation study of the paperless computer Easy-2 Sleep System.
2002
Sleep, Vol 25 (AS), p. A510.
Author(s):
Golbin, A., Dodzik, P., Khokhlov, V., Sazinkoza, N., Shlepakov, O, Wasniak, D.
A parent’s guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder evaluations and treatment.
2001
Sleep & Health, 4, p. 4-5.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.A.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and sleep disorders.
2001
Sleep & Health, 3, p. 6.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.A.
Exploring how writing shapes thinking through alternative assessment of knowledge structure change.
1994
Paper presented at the American Psychological Association (APA)
annual convention in Los Angeles, CA.
annual convention in Los Angeles, CA.
Author(s):
Bonk, C. J., Mulvaney, M., Dodzik, P., & Reynolds, T. H.
Presentations
The Impact of Handwriting Instruction on the Beery VMI.
2018
Poster session presented at the American Academy of
Pediatric Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV
Pediatric Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV
Author(s):
Levitt, T., Bornhoff, A., Dodzik, P.
The Diagnostic Accuracy of New Subjective Rating Scales for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
2017
Poster session presented at the American Academy of
Pediatric Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV
Pediatric Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV
Author(s):
Langenderfer, A., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Pyykkonen, B., Eckstein, M., Cahill, M. & Alayan, A.
Evaluation of a Pilot Program for the Support of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Project TAP (Transition Autism Program).
2016
Poster session presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV
Author(s):
Watson, S., DeCanio, M., Dodzik, P., Lakomy, E., Hughes, T., Oster, K.
Using the DKEFS Tower to Examine ADHD Sensitivity in Children.
2016
Poster session presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Cahill, M., Dodzik, P., Polevoy, A., Pyykkonen, B., Lakomy, E., & Oster, K.
The Efficacy of Oral Melatonin in the Treatment of Onset Insomnia in Children With and Without Mental Health Disorders.
2014
Poster session presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Chicago, IL
Author(s):
Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Ares, K.
Profile Analysis of the SCAN-3 in Children and Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
2014
Poster session presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Chicago, IL
Author(s):
Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Brien, V.
Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition in a Neurology Clinic Sample.
2012
Poster session presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Nashville, TN.
Author(s):
Fulton, R., Stevens, P., Erickson, S., Dodzik, P., & Williams, R.
The Utility of the Abbreviated Executive Interview (Quick EXIT) in Patients with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment.
2014
Poster session at the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, San Francisco, CA.
Author(s):
Fulton, R., Dodzik, P.
Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Social Skills Deficits in Children with and without Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
2012
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Stemmler, C., Dodzik, P., Stasi, G., Roberts, C.
Measuring Social Skills in Children with and without Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Are We Really Just Measuring IQ?
2012
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P., Stemmler, C., Stasi, G., Roberts, C.
Identification of Successful Police Candidates Utilizing the IPI and the MCMI-II Personality Testing.
2011
Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
Author(s):
Marano, D., Couvillion, S., Whitesell, P., Dodzik, P.
Effects of Pharmacological Interventions on the Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Status Scores in Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Dementia.
2011
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Welch, M., Dodzik, P., Williams, R., Lema-Stern, S., Miles, E., Wood, N., Costantino, C.
Effects of Pharmacological Interventions on Dementia Rating Scale -2 Scores in Elderly Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Dementia.
2011
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Welch, M., Dodzik, P., Williams, R., Lema-Stern, S., Miles, E., Wood, N., Costantino, C.
Utility of the Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener in the Classification of ADHD.
2011
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Miles, E., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Eme, R., Boneff, T.
The Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener: what is it measuring?
2011
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Miles, E., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Eme, R., Boneff, T.
Analysis of Subjective and Objective Social Skills Deficits in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
2011
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Karabatsos, S., Dodzik, P., Williams, T., Tews-Kozlowski, R.
Investigation of the Relationship Between Cognitive Constructs Measured by the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status and the Dementia Rating Scale-2 in Patients with Alzheimer’s Dementia.
2011
Poster presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, NV.
Author(s):
Costantino, C. Dodzik, P., Williams, R., Lillie, J., Boneff, T., Welch, M., Wood, N.
Utility of the Asperger’s Ssyndrome Diagnostic Scale, Gilliam Autism Rating Scale and Krug Asperger’s Disorder Index in the classification of autistic spectrum disorders.
2010
Poster session presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Author(s):
Zabeigly, A., Dodzik, P., & Williams, T.
A comparison of changes in quality of life in late-stage Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders following pallidotomy and deep brain stimulator implantation.
2010
Poster session presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Author(s):
Munz, M., Kuechler, A., Dodzik, P., & Sweazey, R.
Diagnostic accuracy of the Personality Inventory for Children – 2 in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
2010
Poster presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Vancouver, BC.
Author(s):
Landstrom, M., Dodzik, P., Boneff, T., & Williams, T.
Predictors of residual cognitive impairment in mild traumatic brain injury.
2010
Poster session presented at the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Author(s):
Kehoe, R., Dodzik, P., & Reinwald, A.
Diagnostic utility of the Dyslexia Screening Test in children with reading disorders.
2010
Poster presented at the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, Chicago, Illinois.
Author(s):
Fulton, R., Dodzik, P., Boneff, T., & Williams, T.
Beyond ADHD: Assessing Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia.
2009
Presented at Pediatric Neurology for the Primary Care Physician. Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
Autism in the 21st Century.
2008
Presented at Pediatric Neurology for the Primary Care Physician. Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN.
Author(s):
Dodzik, P.
The utility of the General Ability Index of the WISC -IV in children with ADHD and/or dyslexia.
2008
Poster session presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology, New York, NY.
Author(s):
Kessler, A., & Dodzik, P.
LEADERSHIP + ENGAGEMENT
- American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Examination Chair.
- Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Editorial Board.
- American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, President, 2006-08.