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Naomi O. Davis

Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry
Box 3527 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27705
2608 Erwin Road Lakeview Pavi, Durham, NC 27705

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2025 - Present Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Recent News Items


Published January 21, 2022
Tips on Helping Kids Through the Pandemic

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Recent Scholarly Works


Early attention deficit hyperactivity disorder prediction from longitudinal electronic health records

Journal article Nature Mental Health · May 1, 2026 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that can negatively impact long-term outcomes for individuals. Early diagnosis is critical, yet demographic and clinical disparities can delay detection. Using electro ... Full text Cite

Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome in Young Autistic Children, Children with ADHD, and Autistic Children with ADHD.

Journal article J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol · 2026 OBJECTIVE: Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS; previously called Sluggish Cognitive Tempo) refers to a constellation of cognitive and motor behaviors characterized by a predisposition toward mind wandering (cognitive subdomain) and slowed motor behavior ... Full text Link to item Cite

Assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Autistic Children.

Journal article J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol · 2026 OBJECTIVE: Co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is present for many autistic children and is associated with increased impairments, unique treatment needs, and decreased response to autism-specific interventions. Diagnosing ADHD in ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations with Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2025 - 2029

Heterogeneity in Experiences and Resilience Over Time In Children with Autism ("HEROIC Autism") Study

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Eagles Autism Challenge Inc · 2026 - 2029

Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2024 - 2029

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Education


University of Massachusetts, Medical School · 2007 Ph.D.