Mara Wood, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Sections

Schmieding Developmental Center

Specialty

School/Pediatric Psychology retraining in Child Neuropsychology

Contact Information

Email: MWood3@uams.edu
Phone: 479.750.0125

Education

  • Ph.D., Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, 2015
  • M.S., School Psychology, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, 2011
  • B.A., Psychology, Harding University, Searcy, AR, 2010

Training

  • Post-doctoral Intern, Rogers Public Schools; Rogers, AR (January 2016 – February 2017)
  • Pre-doctoral Intern, Schmieding Developmental Center; Lowell, AR (May 2014 – July 2015)
  • Clinical supervision for pediatric neuropsychology, Schmieding Developmental Center; Lowell, AR (January 2019 – January 2021)

Licensure and Board Certification

  • Licensed Psychologist (Arkansas Psychology Board)
  • School Psychology Specialist (Arkansas Board of Education)
  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist (National Association of School Psychologists)

Recent Presentations

  • Star Wars: The Science Awakens”. Panelist. New York, NY: New York Comic Con, 2016
  • “Lassoing the Truth: Marston vs. Wertham in the Wonder Woman War”. Panelist. San Diego, CA: San Diego Comic Con, 2017
  • “Therapeutic Applications of Graphic Novels: Wonder Woman and Middle Grade Students.” Presenter. San Diego, CA: San Diego Comic Con, 2018

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychological Association
  • National Association of School Psychologists
  • National Academy of Neuropsychology
  • Arkansas School Psychology Association – Northwest Arkansas Representative

Referral Reasons

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Aphasias and Apraxia
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder