Our pediatric neuropsychologists evaluate cognitive and behavioral problems related to medical conditions that affect the brain. We are often included in the medical treatment teams for children who have conditions such as brain injury, epilepsy, stroke, brain tumor, spina bifida, genetic or metabolic conditions, congenital abnormalities of the brain or heart, extreme prematurity, or other conditions involving the brain.
We have expertise in how learning and behavior are related to brain development, structure, and function. We can help characterize and document cognitive problems and develop recommendations to create a "road map" to facilitate your child's ongoing growth and skill development. We also help parents, care givers, therapists, teachers, and medical providers have a better understanding of the impact the child's medical condition has on learning, behavior, and social emotional growth.
Our team offers assessment, management, and consultation for children from infants to adolescents experiencing cognitive, learning, or behavioral difficulties.
Rebecca J Bridges, PsyD is a pediatric neuropsychologist who provides neuropsychological evaluations and consultations for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. Her evaluations assist in diagnosis and intervention planning, which includes specific recommendations tailored to each child’s unique abilities and strengths. She works with children who have various congenital and acquired conditions including genetic syndromes, metabolic and mitochondrial conditions, brain and spinal cord birth defects such as myelomeningocele, oncological conditions, and structural brain abnormalities. She has particular clinical and research interests in the neurocognitive sequelae of toxic exposure and culturally sensitive evaluations.
Dr. Bridges graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with her bachelor’s degree in psychology, which fostered her special interests in the neurosciences and early childhood development. She went on to obtain her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Midwestern University, which is a leading program in healthcare integration and multidisciplinary care education. Her clinical psychology studies were further specialized by being a student on the neuropsychology track. She completed her pre-doctoral residency and two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at MetroHealth Medical Center, in association with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
In her free time, Dr. Bridges volunteers in her community, engages in various outdoor activities with her family and two dogs, has a passion for baking, and enjoys the benefits of having two pilots in her family.
Kathleen M. Deidrick, PhD provides neuropsychological evaluation and consultation to assist in diagnosis and intervention planning for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. As a member of the cochlear implant team she completes pre-surgical evaluations.
Dr. Deidrick works with a broad range of neurological, genetic, and other congenital and acquired medical conditions, including chromosomal abnormalities, congenital heart disease, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, leukemia, extreme prematurity, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Deidrick completed her internship with the Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship program and her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Elena Harlan Drewel, PhD is a pediatric neuropsychologist at St. Luke's Children's Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. She conducts diagnostic and treatment planning evaluations for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and is also a member of a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic team.
In addition, Dr. Harlan provides neuropsychological evaluation and consultation for children and adolescents who have spina-bifida myelomeningocele and specializes in the evaluation of preschool aged children who present with a variety of behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns.
Dr. Harlan earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology (child emphasis) at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California-Los Angeles; and her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Alyssa A. Neumann, PhD is a pediatric neuropsychologist who provides neuropsychological evaluations for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. These evaluations assist in diagnosis and treatment planning, resulting in specific recommendations that are individualized to each child’s temperament, family context, abilities, and strengths.
Dr. Neumann sees patients with a broad range of neurological, congenital and acquired conditions, with particular clinical and research interests in mitigating early-life risks to neurodevelopment, such as genetic/chromosomal differences, perinatal injury/infection, and premature birth. She also works with children who have a history of metabolic disorders, autoimmune disorders, or cancers such as leukemia.
Dr. Neumann received her education in clinical psychology with concentration in clinical child psychology at Washington State University. During graduate school she also attended a program (Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) to learn about collaborating with other specialties to care for children with special health needs, including specialized training in autism spectrum disorder. She completed a predoctoral internship at Children’s Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
In her free time, Dr. Neumann enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring nature with her family. As a long-time Wisconsinite, she is also searching for the best cheese curds in the Treasure Valley.
Mikaela Sebree, PhD is director of neuro- and behavioral psychology at St. Luke's Children's. She provides neuropsychological evaluation and consultation for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with neurocognitive and medical conditions. Her goal is to promote development, competence, and overall well-being for her patients as they mature into adulthood.
Dr. Sebree performs clinical assessments and pre-surgical evaluations to assist in diagnosis and intervention planning. She works with a broad range of neurological, genetic, and other congenital and acquired medical conditions including epilepsy, brain tumors, leukemia, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, stroke, and extreme prematurity. She also specializes in the assessment and management of concussion in children and adolescents.
Dr. Sebree is particularly passionate about supporting pediatric patients with epilepsy and serves as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho. She also supports research studies through the Children's Oncology Group, performing neurocognitive assessments for pediatric oncology research at St. Luke's Children's Cancer Institute.
Dr. Sebree earned her graduate degree at the University of Texas, and completed her internship at Children's Hospital Colorado. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Boston Children's Hospital in association with Harvard Medical School.
In her free time, Dr. Sebree likes running, Pilates, snowboarding, hiking, and spending time with her beloved dogs and family.
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