Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 2008
• Invested on: April 07, 2010

Byron Rourke has significantly contributed to the advancement of neuropsychology in Canada for more than 40 years. Professor emeritus and founder of the country's first clinical neuropsychology program at the University of Windsor, he has influenced generations of students and colleagues. He also founded or co-founded several learned journals and served as president of the International Neuropsychological Society. A specialist in child clinical neuropsychology, he has provided important insights into the various dimensions of learning disabilities, and has been a pioneer in the study of non-verbal disabilities.