• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Cognitive Disorders
• Medical Psychology/Psychopharmacology
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Adjustment to Chronic Disease
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Behavioral Adjustment and Emotional Problems of Childhood

The Department of Psychology also runs the Children’s Hospital Rapid Treatment Program.This outpatient program is dedicated to providing an expedited response for patients referred by pediatricians on the medical staff at Children's Hospital for children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and non-CNS based sleep disorders. The program utilizes a brief intervention model, which incorporates both behavioral interventions and psychoactive medications, when required.

	Diane Franz, PhD Pediatric Psychologist, Director of Psychology, Children's Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans Professional School: University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Specialty Training: University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worchester, MA Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington Special Interest: Diabetic compliance, adjustment to chronic disease, childhood cancer, early child development
	Steven R. Gentile, PsyD Clinical Psychologist, Children's Hospital   Professional School: Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Los Angeles, CA Specialty Training: Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA Children's Hospital New Orleans Special Interest: Assessment of autism spectrum disorders and other disorders of childhood, developmental disabilities, positive behavior supports
	Amy Henke, Psy.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Professional School: Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Specialty Training: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Children's Hospital - New Orleans Special Interests: Pediatric/child clinical psychology, child/adolescent psychological assessment, adherence and coping with medical illness, infant mental health, and trauma
	Lynette Heslet, PhD, MP Pediatric Clinical/Medical Psychologist, Children's Hospital   Professional School: University of Arizona, Tucson Alliant International University, CA Specialty Training: Temple University Hospital, PA Special Interest: Medical psychology, psychopharmacology, ADHD,adjustment to illness, comorbid medical and emotional problems   Board Certification American Board of Medical Psychology
	David Jackson, PhD, MP Clinical/Medical Psychologist, Children's Hospital   Professional School: Ohio University, Athens Specialty Training: Alliant International University,Baton Rouge, LA Special Interests: Pediatric psychopharmacology, cognitive behavioral therapy Board Certification American Board of Medical Psychology
	Jodi Kamps, PhD Clinical/Pediatric Psychologist, Children's Hospital Assistant Director, Department of Psychology, Children's Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans Clinical Assistant Professor, Tulane University School of Medicine, Dept of Psychiatry & Neurology Adjunct Professor, Tulane University, Dept of Psychology Professional School: University of Kansas Clinical Child Psychology Program, Lawrence Specialty Training: University of Florida Health Sciences Center, Gainesville Special Interests: Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Adherence and adjustment in diabetes and other chronic illnesses
	Catherine B. Kiracofe, Psy.D. Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Children's Hospital Professional School: Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University, Chester, PA Concentrations in Neuropsychology and School Psychology Special Interests: Neuropsychological assessment of central nervous system disorders including traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumor, and epilepsy; evaluation of developmental and learning issues to facilitate school performance; family and child adjustment to illness Specialty Training: Children's Hospital of New Orleans, LA
	Rebecca Rothbaum, Psy.D. Pediatric Neuropsychologist Children's Hospital Professional School: Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University, Chester, PA Special Interests: Neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, premature birth, ADHD, epilepsy, and adjustment to illness. Specialty Training: Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA
	Koren Boggs, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist   Professional School: University of Mississippi, Clinical Psychology, Oxford, MS Specialty Training: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD The Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD Special Interests: Applied behavior analysis, assessment and treatment of behavior problems in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental disabilities
	Courtney Ann Lewis, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychologist   Professional School: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Specialty Training: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA Special Interests: Pediatric psychology, functional gastrointestinal disorders, adjustment to chronic illness, compliance to medical regimens, chronic pain
	Mayling G. Walker, Ph.D. Medical Psychologist   Professional School: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY Alliant International University, San Francisco, CA Special Interests: Clinical Psychology, Psychopharmacology, adolescent mental health