Mary Ann Scott, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist
Primary Appointment Location
Schmieding Developmental Center
2575 S. Gene George Blvd.
Suite 100
Springdale, AR 72762
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-750-0125
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Scott
Clinical Biography
Dr. Mary Ann Scott is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Scott practiced and trained at University of Texas Health Sciences Center before joining the faculty at UAMS Schmieding Developmental Center. She is experienced in the evaluation of young children at high risk of neurodevelopmental problems, medically complex children, sensory impaired children and the neuropsychological evaluation of a broad range of pediatric neurologic, medical and genetic disorders. Dr. Scott is also a trained pediatric psychologist and performs differential diagnosis. Her practice currently focused on evaluation and children and families are referred for treatment needs. She is active in neurology and neurosurgery rounds and collaborates with pediatric subspecialties to provide exceptional care. Her services are extended to non-English speaking families and children through interpreters.
Dr. Scott provides evaluation to infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children with a variety of referral questions. She focuses on children with complex birth and medical histories and other issues that complicate evaluation or diagnosis. She is focused on building relationships with the child, family and other treating providers to gain a full understanding of the child and families strengths, weaknesses, challenges and provide a treatment plan that will result in improvement. Her primary focus is on children with neuromotor and neurological conditions, genetic conditions that impact development and complex neurobehavioral issues that require careful differential diagnosis. Epilepsy, stroke, metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders are areas of specific interest.
Dr. Scott's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Dr. Mary Ann Scott completed her graduate degree in clinical psychology with a neuropsychology and child psychology focus at Oklahoma State University and supplemental coursework through Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1991. Internship and fellowship training in clinical child psychology and pediatric neuropsychology were completed at the university of Texas Health Sciences Center-Houston. Dr. Scott received her first faculty appointment at the UTHSC-H before joining UAMS to head up the clinical program at Schmieding Developmental Center in 1996. She received her board certification in pediatric neuropsychology through the American Pediatric Board of Diplomats in Neuropsychology. Dr. Scott has conducted research on spina bifida and hydrocephalus, Tourette syndrome, and closed head injury while at UTHSC and has maintained a primarily clinical focus at UAMS. She is the section chief of the Schmieding Developmental Center and is a professor on the clinical attending pathway with clinical interests in neurodevelopmental disorders, epilepsy, genetic disorders, metabolic disorders and child hood cancers and blood disorders. She is actively expanding education of graduate students and fellows and is involved in community and interdepartmental partnerships and initiatives to expand services in conjunction with Arkansas Children’s Hospital plans for growth.
Dr. Scott has trained four pediatric psychology fellows and three pediatric neuropsychology fellows along with numerous clinical graduate students. She has also trained to school psychology interns that obtained clinical psychology licensure. She enjoys teaching and training in multidisciplinary settings with past involvement in medical student and resident training, social work training and training for speech language pathologists.
Faculty Appointments
- Pediatrics
- Professor
Education
- Postdoctoral Training
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Child Neuropsychology - Internship
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
General Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology - Graduate School
- Oklahoma State University
Doctorate - Graduate School
- Oklahoma State University
- Undergraduate Education
- University of Missouri
Dr. Scott's Research
Dr. Scott has early publication in the field of pediatric neuropsychology associated with the long-term cognitive outcomes of Spina-bifida and hydrocephalus, the impact of closed head injury on discourse with publications in the journals of Neuropsychology and Brain and Language. She has presented research on the characteristics of children with pseudo-seizures, and the neuro-cognitive profiles of children with Asperger’s Syndrome and Tourette’s Syndrome. She more recently published a guideline as a Guide to Neuropsychological referral published in the Antenatal and neonatal guidelines, Education and Learning System (ANGELS), a resource for pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
Dr. Scott has given numerous local, state, and national presentations on autism, learning disability, differential diagnosis, Asperger’s, anxiety disorders and behavior interventions.
Research Interests
Clinical research related to: Metabolic function in early Autism, Memory development, and sluggish cognitive tempo. Dr. Scott is also interested in a variety of genetic disorders associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and outcomes in children with congenital heart defects.Conditions Treated
UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed
UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Scott's Areas of Expertise
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.
Locations Where Dr. Scott Practices
Schmieding Developmental Center , Primary Location
2575 S. Gene George Blvd.
Suite 100
Springdale, AR 72762
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-750-0125
New and Returning Patients