Mara E. Whiteside

Dr. Mara E. Whiteside, Ph.D., is a pediatric neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She is based at the Schmieding Developmental Center in Springdale, Arkansas, where she conducts neuropsychological and psychological assessments for children and adolescents.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology – University of Central Arkansas
• Master of Science in School Psychology – University of Central Arkansas
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Harding University

Dr. Whiteside’s clinical and research interests revolve around pediatric neuropsychology, developmental psychology, and behavioral health. She specializes in the differential diagnosis of psychological disorders and the development of tailored treatment plans for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral conditions. Her work emphasizes understanding the educational impacts of behavioral health issues and collaborating with families and schools to implement effective interventions.

She is actively involved in training and supervising graduate students in psychology, contributing to the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Conditions Treated:

• Anxiety Disorders
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Epilepsy
• Down Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Seizure Disorders
• Pediatric Brain Cancer

Dr. Whiteside is affiliated with the American Psychological Association and continues to advance clinical practice and education in pediatric neuropsychology.