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