Trenesha L. Hill

Trenesha L. Hill, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics—Division of Psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She is a child and adolescent psychologist based at the James L. Dennis Developmental Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she specializes in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental conditions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in School Psychology – Tulane University
• Predoctoral Internship – May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• Postdoctoral Fellowship – Children’s Hospital Colorado, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Track
• Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Psychology – Tulane University

Research Focus: Dr. Hill’s research centers on understanding the mechanisms of psychopathology in youth with ASD, identifying social and educational disparities among children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and translating evidence-based interventions into community settings. Her work aims to promote socioemotional development and academic success in underserved populations.

Clinical Practice: She conducts comprehensive autism assessments, delivers social skills and executive functioning interventions, and treats co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and ADHD in school-aged children and adolescents.

Current Locations: James L. Dennis Developmental Center, 1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock, AR 72202