
M. Cody Davis, PhD
Pediatric Psychology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
Languages
- English
About M. Cody Davis
Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
M. Cody Davis, Ph.D., HSP, NCSP, joined Norton Children’s Autism Center in June 2021 as a licensed psychologist. In addition to his clinical role, he is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Dr. Davis provides individual and family therapy as well as diagnostic evaluation for children and adolescents. As part of his work at Norton Children's Autism Center, he contributes to developing transition-to-adulthood programming and integrated employment opportunities. He also leads clinic summer and fall skills camps.
He is a native of Frankfort, Kentucky, and earned his master’s degree in educational psychology and his doctorate in school psychology from the University of Kentucky, Lexington. Dr. Davis completed his predoctoral practicum and internship experiences at the Center for Autism Spectrum Evaluation, Service, and Research (CASPER) at the University of Kentucky and Mercer County Public Schools. He then completed his postdoctoral experience at Stewart Home & School in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Dr. Davis is a licensed psychologist in Indiana and holds a health service provider designation in Kentucky. He is also a nationally certified school psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association, Kentucky Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists.
He finds working with children and their families the most rewarding, whether through support, consultation, providing guidance through evaluations or helping them through therapy. His love for working with individuals with neurodevelopmental differences provided a path for his education and and research pursuits. Dr. Davis has worked with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities for 17 years, beginning as a Special Olympics basketball coach in 2005. Dr. Davis enjoys spending time with his wife and their two sons. He also enjoys home improvement projects, playing tennis and basketball, and caring for the family's chickens, cat and golden retriever, Lucy.
Recognition
Sellwood-Davis S, Davis MC. Transition to life after secondary school for individuals with moderate to severe IDD. Oral presentation at: Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools; 2019; Lexington, KY.
Davis MAC, Spriggs A, Rodgers A, Campbell J. The Effects of a Peer-Delivered Social Skills Intervention for Adults with Comorbid Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2018;48(6):1869–1885. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3437-1.
Fedewa AL, Ahn S, Reese RJ, Suarez MM, Macquoid A, Davis MC, Prout, HT. Does psychotherapy work with school-aged youth? A meta-analytic examination of moderator variables that influence therapeutic outcomes. J School Psychol. 2016;56: 59–87. doi: 10.1016/j.jsp.2016.03.001.
Fedewa AL, Davis MC. How Food as a Reward Is Detrimental to Children’s Health, Learning, and Behavior. J Sch Health. 2015; 85(9):648–658. doi: 10.1111/josh.12294.
Davis MC, Sellwood-Davis S. (July 2018). Behavioral supports through the lens of trauma-sensitive care. Presentation at: 16th NFXF International Fragile X Conference. July 2018; Cincinnati, OH
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Locations
- Norton Children's Autism Center
- 2933 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 101, Louisville, KY 40220
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-588-0736
- fax: 502-588-0721
- Norton Children's Autism Center
- 202 Limestone Street South, Suite 1A, Frankfort, KY 40601
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- phone: 502-588-0736
- fax: 502-588-0721
Expertise
Education
- Medical Education: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
- Anthem Pathway
- Anthem Pathway Transition
- CareSource Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
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- CorVel
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- Encore
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- First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
- HealthSmart
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- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Kentucky Medicare
- MDwise
- MHS
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
- Passport Marketplace
- Provider Net/OMCA
- Sagamore
- Signature Advantage
- SIHO
- TRICARE Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation