Dennis C Harper, Professor
Contact Information |
Mailing Address |
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N235 Lindquist Center North
College of Education
The University of Iowa
Iowa City IA 52242
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Email:dennis-harper@uiowa.edu
Telephone: 319/335-5589
Facsimile: 319/335-5608
Office Hours: by appointment
Narrative Biography |
| Affiliations within the College |
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| Education |
- AB, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
- MA, Specialist, School Psychology University of Iowa
- PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Iowa
- Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa
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| Certifications and Licenses |
- Iowa and Health Service Provider
- Illinois Clinical Psychologist
- Champus approved provider
- American Board of Professional Psychology- Clinical Psychology (ABPP) by examination
- American Academy of Clinical Psychology
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| Professional Experience |
- Teaching/Research Assistant, Pine School Educational Center, Center for Disabilities and Development, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa
- Supervisor of Psychological Services, Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1972-1991
- Professor, (Secondary) Department of Pediatrics, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa. 1972-
- Director, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Medicine, Center for Disabilities and Development, Department of Pediatrics,(Secondary) Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, 2002-2006
- Professor,(Secondary) Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development, 1991-
- Professor,(Primary) Department of Health Management and Policy, College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, 2005-
- Professor, Teaching and Learning, Special Education, 2007-
- Founding Director, R.E.A.C.H, College of Education, The University of Iowa, 2005-2008
- Community consultant to: GRASP, Adult Aging programs, Foster Care Review Board
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| Professional Activities and Membership |
- President, Iowa Psychological Association, 1983
- President, Division of Pediatric Psychology. American Psychological Association, 1986
- President, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 1998
- President. Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, American Psychological Association,1999
- President, Section, Pediatric Rehabilitation Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2006-2008
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| Research Interests |
- Neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Impact of disability on adjustment and personality on children with special reference to peer social interactions
- Cross cultural views of childhood physical disability-multiple studies, worldwide.
- Aging and intellectual disability and the impact of cognitive impairment on identification and treatment of psychiatric disorders
- Post secondary education of youth with disabilities –collegiate program development and learning accommodations
- Telehealth in behavioral medicine and technology to aid special needs children in service delivery in rural areas
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| Selected Publications |
- Wadsworth, J., McBrien, D., and Harper, D.C. (2003). Vocational guidance and employment of persons with diagnoses of Prader-Willi syndrome. Journal of Rehabilitation. Vol. 69, 1, 15-21.
- Cocco, K. and Harper, D.C. (2003). Addressing issues related to substance use and misuse in people with mental retardation. Counselor, The Magazine for Addiction Professionals. Vol. 4.27-32.
- Harper, D.C. (2003). Research perspectives: scientific initiatives and consumer goals. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Supp. No. 94,45. pp 11-13.
- Wadsworth, J. and Harper, D.C. (2003). The identification of Psychotic and Affective Symptoms in Adults with Prader-Willi. Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disability, 6, 125-129.
- Gross, J., Clay, D., Harper, D.C., Stockman, A., Van Voorhis, B., and Syrop, C. (2004). Counseling and disclosure in assisted reproductive technology clinics in the U.S. Children's Health Care.33 (2), 123-131.
- Upton, T.D. and Harper, D.C., Wadsworth, J. Postsecondary disability attitudes: A comparison of college students with and without disabilities. Journal of Applied of Rehabilitation Counseling, (2005), vol.36,3,p 24-31.
- Clay, D.L., Cortina, S. Harper, D.C., Cocco, K., and Drotar, D. (2004). School teachers' experiences with childhood chronic illness: Implications for practice and training. Children's Health Care.33 (3), 227-239.
- Harper, D.C. and D'Alessandro, D. M. (2004) The child's voice: understanding the contexts of children and families today. Pediatric Dentistry 26, 2, March/April, pp 114-120.
- Harper, D.C. (2005) (Invited) Stereotypic Thinking in Children-is there a "MQ"? Moral Quotient Distinguished Service Award, Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. Division 54 Web Site E-publication, Newsletter
- Harper, D.C. Telemedicine for children with disabilities. (2006) Children's Health Care, Winter, vol.35.No.1, pp-11-27.
- Harper, D.C. , Swingle, Widness, J., H Bonthius, D., Weiner, C., Aylward, G. (2006). Neurodevelopmental consequences of severe fetal anemia with hydrops. Amer J OB\GYN. 195, 192-200.
- Estrada-Hernandez, N. and Harper, D.C. (2007) Research on psychological and personal aspects of albinism: a critical review. Rehabilitation Psychology, 52 (3), 263-271.
- Wadsworth, J and Harper, D.C.(2007) Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: assessment and treatment. Journal of Counseling and Development.vol.85,1,p 101-109. .
- Cvengros, J. A., Harper, D.C., and Shevell, M.(2007) Pediatric headache: a review of process variable in relation to outcome. Journal of Child Neurology.Oct.;22(10):1172-81.
- Harper, D.C. Developmental Disorders,(2008) (Invited) Encyclopedia of Counseling.vol, 1,p 156-161. Sage Publishers.CA
- Harper, D.C. Intellectual disability and sexual identity, in preparation
- Harper, D.C. Temperament and Personality (Invited),in press Developmental Medicine.
- Harper, D.C. Visuo Motor Disorders (Invited),in press Developmental Medicine.
- Harper, D.C. Blue baby syndrome in rural Romania, in preparation
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| Awards/Honors |
- 2006-11 Fulbright Specialist Program, Fulbright
- 09/2006 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, The University of Iowa
- 09/2005 Lee Salk Distinguished Award, Division of Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association
- 09/2001 Michael J. Ellis Distinguished Lecture on Science and Disability, University of Illinois
- 09/2001 Visiting Professor. Awarded the Dortmunder-Gambrinus Fellowship, University of Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
- 09/1993 Fellowship Award, International Exchange of Experts and Information in Rehabilitation, Social Preference of Maori Children Toward Visible Impairments, New Zealand
- 09/1988 International Honor Society, Phi Beta Delta
- 09/1986 Society for Pediatric Research
- 09/1986 Midwest Society for pediatric Research
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| Courses Typically Taught |
- 07C/U/P:493 PhD. Thesis
- 07C:460 Research Design in Counseling
- 07U:345 Seminar in Learning Disabilities Research: Post Secondary Education
- 07P:340 Professional Seminar in School Psychology: Behavioral Medicine I- Pediatric Psychology
- 07P:340 Professional Seminar in School Psychology: Behavioral Medicine II Health Management for Children
- 07U:100 Foundations in Special Education
- 07C:450 Practicum in Research
- 07U:398 Independent Study
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