Bonnie Shoemaker

Bonnie began her doctoral studies at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in the Fall of 2021, where she is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Past training experiences include rotations at the Pediatric Developmental Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and at the Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment & Services (AARTS) Center at Rush University Medical Center. She volunteers under the supervision of Dr. Jason Soble in the Neuropsychology department at UIC. Bonnie's current research interests center on obtaining enhanced understanding of the impact of socioeconomic factors on the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as, ADHD. She is keen on unraveling how economic and social variables shape the accessibility and quality of diagnosis, as well as the efficacy of therapeutic and/or medically necessary interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disorders.