Please note: As we have received a high volume of requests, patients will be scheduled as openings arise.
If you are experiencing a clinical crisis, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
We will post updates to our website as new information is available. We understand that resources are strained across the state. If you need services sooner, several statewide organizations may list other options:
- Georgia’s Parent-to-Parent page
- Georgia Department of Public Health Children’s Medical Resources
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225, available 24/7
Emory Autism Center’s Adult Medication Service provides consultation and treatment for the appropriate use of medication for specific symptoms that co-occur with autism and a variety of genetic and neurodevelopmental profiles. Our expert medical staff has decades of experience providing evidence-based treatment with an individualized approach.
Assessment of the presenting individual challenges and strengths is an essential first step to determining if there are medication options that may be helpful. We emphasize health and well-being, medication safety, and complementary behavioral intervention.
Request information about Medication Clinic services using the Request Services link on this page.
Meet the Team
Patricia Aguayo
Dr. Patricia Aguayo is board certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the ABPN. She earned her medical degree at Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City, Mexico, and Master of Public Health degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She completed her psychiatry residency at New York Medical College, where she served as chief resident and then went on to pursue a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. During her last year there, she was the John E. Showalter chief resident. Dr. Aguayo worked in Connecticut in both outpatient and inpatient settings focusing her practice on patients with autism with challenging behaviors. She moved to the University of Utah to head its Autism HOME program, an innovative medical home serving individuals with autism and related disabilities through the life span. She has also remained active in teaching and training at the Yale Child Study Center. She recently joined the Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences as an assistant professor. Her interests include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities, challenging behaviors, transition to adulthood and advocacy for families. She is committed to advancing the field by educating medical students, residents and fellows.
Danielle Belva, MSN, CNS
Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Danielle completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Georgia State University in 1999. She is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 28 years of experience working in neurology and mental health nursing. Danielle has worked with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations. Danielle joined the Emory Autism Center Team in 2015 and works closely with Dr. Cubells in the Psychopharmacology Service. She works with adult patients diagnosed with autism, chromosomal conditions and co-occurring mental health concerns. She is also Lead Psychiatric Consult for the DBHDD Adult Consultation Team providing consultation for high-risk clients in the state of Georgia. Ms. Belva is adjunct faculty with the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University and is dedicated to helping the nursing population understand the needs of persons with developmental differences.
Scott Koller
Dr. Scott Koller is a board-certified psychiatrist at the Emory Autism Center, dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care. He completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University before earning his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then pursued general psychiatry residency at Emory University, followed by a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, also at Emory, where he served as chief fellow. Dr. Koller joined the Emory faculty in September 2026. Committed to advancing the field, he is actively involved in various professional organizations, including serving on committees for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Georgia Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His career goals are centered on expanding access to mental health care for children, adolescents and adults with developmental differences, particularly in the state of Georgia where he grew up. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Koller enjoys playing and watching all types of sports and spending time with his dogs.