Schmieding Developmental Center

Referrals:

(479)750-0125

Fax:

(479)750-0323

Care Provided:

• Transdisciplinary model incorporating clinical professions in the areas of child psychiatry, developmental pediatrics, psychology, neuropsychology, behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, speech/ language and special education
• Evaluations for:
  • Children birth through age 18 with developmental concerns (autism, developmental delays and mental retardation)
  • Dual diagnoses (learning problems combined with attention problems, anxiety, etc.)
  • Children at high risk due to prematurity or physical/ neurological health issues and injuries
• Follow up in assisting families in locating appropriate treatment resources
• Medication consultation
• Evaluation and management of neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental conditions
• Assistance for children with reading or language disabilities

Location:

UAMS/ACH Centers for Children
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
CentersForChildren.org

Program Director:

Mary Ann Scott, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
(479)750-0125

Damon Lipinski, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Medical Director:

Linda Young-Shumate, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
(479) 750-0125

Jerie Beth Karkos, MD
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician


Note: This clinic is available to your child by physician referral. Talk with your child's physician and tell him/her you would like to be referred to ACH. Have the doctor contact the Arkansas Children's Hospital Appointment Center to make a referral at 501-364-4000. If your child does not have a regular physician, please call 501-364-4000, option 1 and we will be happy to recommend one in your area.